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Thyroid cancer

Cancer of the thyroid gland is rare, but increasing in incidence. Any cancer diagnosis is alarming, but thyroid cancer has a very high cure rate, and most patients go on to live a full and normal life.

Read the Q&As from our thyroid cancer webinar

Your Guide to Lymphoma of the Thyroid

Learn more about this rare condition and its forms Read more

Published: 30th March, 2026

Author: Anna Woollven

Your Guide to Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer

Learn more about this rare, aggressive form of thyroid cancer Read more

Published: 30th March, 2026

Updated: 7th May, 2026

Author: Anna Woollven

Your Guide to Medullary Thyroid Cancer

Learn how this rarer thyroid cancer is diagnosed and treated, as well as genetic links Read more

Published: 30th March, 2026

Author: Anna Woollven

Key facts about thyroid cancer

Key facts about thyroid cancer

Learn to spot the signs of thyroid cancer Read more

Published: 31st August, 2025

Updated: 1st October, 2025

Author: Anna Woollven

Poorly differentiated thyroid cancer

Poorly differentiated thyroid cancer

Learn more about this rare thyroid cancer Read more

Published: 16th August, 2023

Updated: 30th March, 2026

Author: Anna Woollven

Judy - poorly differentiated thyroid cancer

Judy - poorly differentiated thyroid cancer

Why Judy's diagnosis has made her determined to raise awareness of this rare form of thyroid cancer Read more

Published: 5th August, 2023

Updated: 25th September, 2025

Author: Anna Woollven

BTF thyroid cancer booklet

BTF thyroid cancer booklet

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

Published: 2nd January, 2022

Updated: 20th January, 2025

Author: julia Priestley

Thyroid cancer

Thyroid cancer

Learn about the main types of thyroid cancer, its diagnosis and treatment Read more

Published: 1st January, 2022

Updated: 2nd April, 2026

Author: Bethany Frost

Psychological wellbeing booklet

Psychological wellbeing booklet

Read our resources to support your psychological wellbeing with a thyroid disorder Read more

Published: 16th December, 2021

Updated: 24th June, 2024

Author: Anna Woollven

Trial for thyroid cancer patients undergoing surgery

Trial for thyroid cancer patients undergoing surgery

Find out about the new Hemi-or Total thyroidectomy (HoT) trial in low-risk thyroid cancer Read more

Published: 15th December, 2021

Updated: 12th August, 2025

Author: Anna Woollven

Thyroid nodules and goitre webinar- September 2021

Thyroid nodules and goitre webinar- September 2021

Hear from a leading expert about thyroid nodules and swellings (goitres) Read more

Published: 27th September, 2021

Updated: 25th June, 2024

Author: Bethany Frost

Additional thyroid cancer resources

Additional thyroid cancer resources

See links to further useful information about thyroid cancer Read more

Published: 15th December, 2019

Updated: 28th June, 2023

Author: Anna Woollven

Targeted treatment for advanced thyroid cancer FAQs

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. Read more

Published: 17th September, 2019

Updated: 21st July, 2025

Author: julia Priestley

Thyroid cancer - travel insurance advice

Thyroid cancer - travel insurance advice

Getting travel insurance when you have thyroid cancer Read more

Published: 17th September, 2019

Updated: 14th August, 2023

Author: julia Priestley

Low iodine diet

Low iodine diet

Information about the low iodine diet for patients being treated for thyroid cancer including a fact sheet, meal ideas and recipes. Read more

Published: 12th September, 2019

Updated: 13th December, 2023

Author: julia Priestley

Patient journey films - thyroid cancer

Patient journey films - thyroid cancer

Watch patients talk about living with thyroid cancer Read more

Published: 3rd September, 2019

Updated: 19th February, 2025

Author: Bethany Frost

Telephone support

Telephone support

Need someone to talk to? Our BTF telephone support contacts are here to listen and chat Read more

Published: 19th August, 2017

Updated: 26th January, 2026

Author: Bethany Frost

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

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    Read about hair loss, hormones and thyroid disease

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

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    Psychological symptoms and thyroid disorders

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

  • Your thyroid gland

    Your thyroid gland

    What role does the thyroid gland have in our bodies? Watch our short film to find out more

  • Pregnancy and fertility in thyroid disorders

    Pregnancy and fertility in thyroid disorders

    Read how thyroid disease can affect conception and pregnancy and its management

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    Coping with fatigue

    Fatigue often comes hand in hand with a thyroid disorder. Read our tips on coping with fatigue

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    Thyroid and weight - the science

    What is the connection between thyroid disorders and weight management?

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