Key facts about thyroid cancer

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BTF funds important research investigating effect of environmental chemicals and micronutrients in congenital hypothyroidism

Read our interview with principal investigator, Dr Nadia Schoenmakers
About levothyroxine

Learn more about levothyroxine as a treatment for hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid)
Your thyroid gland

What role does the thyroid gland have in our bodies? Watch our short film which explains more about the thyroid, symptoms of thyroid disorders and how thyroid disorders are diagnosed and treated.
About liothyronine

Learn about liothyronine as a treatment for hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid)

Poorly differentiated thyroid cancer

Learn more about this rare thyroid cancer
Judy - poorly differentiated thyroid cancer

Why my diagnosis has made me determined to raise awareness of this rare form of thyroid cancer
BTF thyroid cancer booklet

Learn more about thyroid cancer from patients who have experienced it themselves.
Thyroid cancer

Learn about the main types of thyroid cancer, its diagnosis and treatment
Psychological wellbeing booklet

Read our resources to support your psychological wellbeing with a thyroid disorder
Trial for thyroid cancer patients undergoing surgery

Find out about the new Hemi-or Total thyroidectomy (HoT) trial in low-risk thyroid cancer
Thyroid nodules and goitre webinar- September 2021

Hear from a leading expert about thyroid nodules and swellings (goitres)
Additional thyroid cancer resources

See links to further useful information about thyroid cancer
Targeted treatment for advanced thyroid cancer FAQs

Information about targeted drugs - tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) or multikinase inhibitors (MKIs) - used for the treatment of patients with advanced thyroid cancer.
Thyroid cancer - travel insurance advice

Getting travel insurance when you have thyroid cancer

Thyroid function tests

Learn about how thyroid testing is used to diagnose and manage thyroid disorders
Thyroid antibodies explained

Learn more about thyroid antibodies and how they are tested for
Your thyroid gland

What role does the thyroid gland have in our bodies? Watch our short film which explains more about the thyroid, symptoms of thyroid disorders and how thyroid disorders are diagnosed and treated.
Hair loss and thyroid disorders

Read about hair loss, hormones and thyroid disease
Hypothyroidism

Read about symptoms of an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) and how this thyroid disorder is diagnosed and managed
Psychological symptoms and thyroid disorders

Read how psychological symptoms can accompany thyroid disorders and possible treatment and management options
Pregnancy and fertility in thyroid disorders

Read about how thyroid disease can affect conception and pregnancy and its management
Thyroid eye disease

Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis and management of Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) and how the risks are greater in smokers
Coping with fatigue

Fatigue often comes hand in hand with a thyroid disorder. We look at some of the common questions we receive about how to cope better with fatigue
Thyroid and weight - the science

What is the connection between thyroid disorders and weight management?