ThyCa:  Thyroid Cancer
Survivors' Association, Inc.
 

SUPPORT SERVICES
Newly Diagnosed
Find Support
Conferences/Workshops
Calendar of Events
Low Iodine Cookbook
Newsletters

Humor

Patient Packet - Free
Guestbook

ABOUT
THYROID CANCER
Reference Book
Thyroid Cancer Facts
Thyroid Cancer Types/ Stages
Thyroid Cancer Basics Booklet
Lab Tests/Nodules
Papillary/Follicular Thyroid Cancer
   Radiation: RAI  EBR
   Low Iodine Diet
   Low Iodine Cookbook
    After Receiving RAI
Medullary Thyroid Cancer
Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer
Pediatric Thyroid Cancer
Clinical Trials
ATA Guidelines
Links

HOW TO HELP
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Research Funds

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ABOUT ThyCa
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Fact Sheet
Annual Report

Intro for Physicians

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Introduction and Materials for Physicians:
ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Association, Inc.

We are pleased to provide the following free resources and information:

Free FNA Manual for Physicians

Fine Needle Aspiration of the Thyroid: A Procedural Guide for the Physician, by Yolanda C. Oertel, M.D., Director, Fine Needle Aspiration Service, Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC, and member of ThyCa's Medical Advisory Council. We will mail you this manual, with sample patient education and support materials, free of charge.

Free Materials for Your Patients

Online Form: Request FREE Thyroid Cancer Publications for Your Patients
Fax and Mail-In Form

We will send you free materials, in bulk or as individual copies. Please e-mail to thyca@thyca.org, or fax to the ThyCa fax at 1-630-604-6078, or call toll-free 1-877-588-7904.

  • Thyroid Cancer Basics - 50-page Handbook
  • ThyCa Patient Services Cards — wallet card size
  • Thyroid Cancer Awareness Brochures featuring actress Catherine Bell
  • ThyCa Patient Services Brochures titled "Do you have thyroid cancer?"
  • Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Conference Flyers
  • AACE Neck Check Cards
  • Fine Needle Aspiration Booklets (English and Spanish)
  • Low-Iodine Diet Guidelines: One Page (English and Spanish)
  • Free Low-Iodine Cookbook (English, French, and Spanish) and Other Materials
  • Free Handbook: Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Preview Edition

Free Downloadable Materials for Copying

You are welcome to download and make copies of these and many other free publications from our web site.

Introduction for Physicians

Our web site has our fact sheet, press releases, annual report, research funds overview, and further information about ThyCa. This slide show gives an overview of ThyCa's services, including our:

  • Free support groups and other free support services
  • Award-winning educational web site
  • Downloadable Low-Iodine Cookbook and other free publications
  • Annual Conference and Regional Workshops

Thank You

Thank you very much for the care and treatment you provide to patients. Thank you also for your support of thyroid cancer awareness and education.