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Targeted therapy pralsetinib achieves high response rates in advanced cancers with RET gene fusions

May 29, 2020 sarah Jonas Targeted Therapy, Thyroid Cancer

The targeted therapy pralsetinib appears to have high response rates and durable activity in patients with a broad variety of tumors harboring RET gene fusions, according to results from the international Phase I/II ARROW trial, led by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

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Survey finds physicians struggle to communicate positive prognosis to thyroid cancer patients

March 31, 2020 sarah Jonas Cancer, ENDO 2020, Endocrine Society, Journal of the Endocrine Society, Thyroid, Thyroid Cancer, University Of Michigan

Despite excellent prognosis with most thyroid cancers, many newly diagnosed patients have cancer-related worry, and physicians vary in their responses to patients’ worry, according to new research accepted for presentation at ENDO 2020, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting, and publication in a special supplemental section of the Journal of the Endocrine Society.

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Expert Team Tackles Thyroid and Parathyroid Diseases

March 9, 2020 sarah Jonas Hormones, Surgery, Thyroid, Thyroid Cancer

When the thyroid and parathyroid glands don’t work well, the entire body feels out of balance. To tackle thyroid and parathyroid diseases, Nathan Boyd, MD, recently launched the UNM Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery Program, housed at the UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center, to offer state-of-the-art treatments for these diseases.

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Study provides new understanding of mitochondria genome with potential for new avenues of treatment for multiple cancers

February 5, 2020 sarah Jonas Bioinformatcs, Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Kidney Cancer, Leukaemia, Md Anderson, MD Anderson Cancer Center, MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, Mitochondria, Thyroid Cancer

A study led by The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center furthered understanding about mitochondria, the cell components known as the “powerhouse of the cell.” Knowing more about the genome is crucial given that mitochondria play important roles in tumorigenesis.

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Elevated Leukemia Incidence Is Found in World Trade Center Rescue and Recovery Workers

January 14, 2020 sarah Jonas 0 Comments Cancer, Leukemia, Mount Sinai, prostate cancer, September 11, Thyroid Cancer, World Trade Center

Responders who worked at the World Trade Center site after the attacks on September 11, 2001, have an increased overall cancer incidence compared to the general population, particularly in thyroid cancer, prostate cancer, and, for the first time ever reported, leukemia, according to a Mount Sinai study published in JNCI Cancer Spectrum in January.

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Researchers identify new gene mutation in familial thyroid cancers

November 20, 2019 sarah Jonas 0 Comments Cancer Research, Thyroid, Thyroid Cancer

Researchers from Penn State College of Medicine identified a new gene mutation that may cause a type of familial thyroid cancer.

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Thyroid Cancer Presentations at American Thyroid Association: 89th Meeting

November 8, 2019 sarah Jonas 0 Comments Scientific Meeting, Thyroid Cancer

The American Thyroid Association will hold its 89th Annual Meeting on October 30-November 3, 2019, at the Sheraton Grand Chicago in Chicago, Illinois. In addition to hearing major speeches and awards, attendees can view the following oral presentations on thyroid cancer.###The American Thyroid Association® (ATA) is dedicated to transforming thyroid care through clinical excellence, education, scientific discovery and advocacy in a collaborative community.