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Survivors' Association, Inc.
 

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We welcome people at all stages of testing, treatment, and follow-up for thyroid cancer, as well as family members and friends.

Ongoing

Every Month ThyCa Support Group Meetings around the United States and in Canada, Costa Rica, and Philippines. Complete list of groups, meetings, and contacts at Local Support Groups page.
Every Month ThyCa's Free Webinars with Thyroid Cancer Experts, on all types of thyroid cancer. Watch and listen anytime.

2013

June 6-8
Rockville, Maryland

Hypoparathyroidism Patient/Family Conference. Sponsored by the Hypoparathyroidism Association. ThyCa is pleased to collaborate with the Hypoparathyroidism Association in our mutual goal of reducing the incidence of post-surgical hypocalcemia/hypoparathyroidism.

June 22
Silveer Spring, Maryland

Free Mid-Atlantic Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Workshop with physician speakers. At Holy Cross Hospital, 1500 Forest Glen Road, Silver Spring, MD. Details will be added to the Conferences/Workshops page.

June 28
Los Angeles, California

Free Cancer Rights Conference. Information from experts about health insurance, employment, disability, and more. At USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center. Sponsored by the Cancer Legal Resource Center. ThyCa is pleased to partner in support of this event.

July 13
Fresno, California

Dr. Catherine Lambetecchio, a Fresno dentist, will speak about dental issues related to dry mouth at the July meeting of the Fresno ThyCa support group from 10:00 to 11:00 AM. Details are on the group's web page.

August 5
Neptune, New Jersey

Free Seminar on Recurrent Thyroid Cancer Screening/Treatment, with Sunil Asani, M.D. & Danielle Lann, M.D., from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the meeting of the ThyCa Jersey Shore University Medical Center Support Group. Details on the group's web page.

August 9
San Francisco, California

Free Cancer Rights Conference. Information from experts about health insurance, employment, disability, and more. At University of California, Hastings School of Law. Sponsored by the Cancer Legal Resource Center. ThyCa is pleased to partner in support of this event.
September Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month. Worldwide observance sponsored by ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Association, Inc., with many partnering organizations. Community group outreach, workplace displays, Facebook outreach, media outreach, educational events, support group meetings, and more, initiated by volunteers worldwide. For free materials (download or by mail) plus helpful tips on spreading the word, both during this month and throughout the year, visit the Raise Awareness page.

September 27-29
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania

The 16th International Thyroid Cancer Survivors’ Conference. You're invited to learn from experts and share experiences with others coping with all types of thyroid cancer. More than 60 speakers and more than 100 sessions. Sponsored by ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Association, Inc. Details on our Conferences page.

September 28
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania

The 16th Annual Dinner/Auction Fundraiser for Thyroid Cancer Research, in conjunction with the 16th International Thyroid Cancer Survivors’ Conference. Sponsored by ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Association, Inc. Details on our Conferences page.

October 7
Neptune, New Jersey

Free Seminar on Radioactive Iodine: Preventing and Solving Issues with Your Mouth, with Kayvon Haghighi, M.D., DDS, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the meeting of the ThyCa Jersey Shore University Medical Center Support Group. Details on the group's web page.

December 2
Neptune, New Jersey

Free Seminar on Using Ultrasound in Long-term Management of Thyroid Cancer, with Alexander Shifrin, M.D., from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the meeting of the ThyCa Jersey Shore University Medical Center Support Group. Details on the group's web page.

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This page was updated on May 10, 2013 5:00 PM Pacific Time.