What Does it Mean to have “Differentiated Thyroid Cancer”? In my previous blog, I described a number of subtypes of thyroid cancer. What if your doctor told you that you had “differentiated thyroid cancer”, or if you read that in…
Thyroid Cancer: Understanding Diagnosis, and Treatment Thyroid cancer has emerged as a significant concern in recent years. Its incidence appears to be increasing. The reason for this is not completely clear, but it is likely that more thyroid nodules or…
Precision Oncology Explained Understanding Precision Oncology Precision oncology is a cutting-edge method of treating cancer that takes into account each patient's unique characteristics to make more personalized treatment decisions. Instead of using a one-size-fits-all approach, precision oncology looks at the…
Understanding the Need for Precision Oncology Imagine you are a cancer patient. You just found out that you have cancer. Understandably, the news is devastating. You’re scared. And when you are scared, you search for answers. Perhaps the first questions…