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    Thyroid Cancer



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    American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS)
    1650 Diagonal Road
    Alexandria, VA  22314-2857
    Phone: (703) 836-4444
    Web Address: www.entnet.org
     

    The American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) is the world's largest organization of physicians dedicated to the care of ear, nose, and throat (ENT) disorders. Its Web site includes information for the general public on ENT disorders.


    American Cancer Society (ACS)
    Phone: 1-800-ACS-2345 (1-800-227-2345)
    Web Address: www.cancer.org
     

    The American Cancer Society (ACS) conducts educational programs and offers many services to people with cancer and to their families. Staff at the toll-free number have information about services and activities in local areas and can provide referrals to local ACS divisions.


    American Thyroid Association
    6066 Leesburg Pike
    Suite 550
    Falls Church, VA  22041
    Phone: 1-800-THYROID (1-800-849-7643)
    (703) 998-8890
    Fax: (703) 998-8893
    Email: thyroid@thyroid.org
    Web Address: www.thyroid.org
     

    The American Thyroid Association promotes scientific and public understanding of thyroid disorders. It publishes a monthly journal and manages a Web site.


    Cancer.Net
    Phone: 1-888-651-3038
    (571) 483-1780
    Fax: (571) 366-9537
    Email: contactus@cancer.net
    Web Address: www.cancer.net
     

    Cancer.Net is the information website of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) for people living with cancer and for those who care for them. ASCO is the world's leading professional organization representing physicians of all oncology subspecialties. Cancer.Net provides current oncologist-approved information on living with cancer.


    National Cancer Institute (NCI)
    6116 Executive Boulevard
    Suite 300
    Bethesda, MD  20892-8322
    Phone: 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237)
    Web Address: www.cancer.gov (or https://livehelp.cancer.gov/app/chat/chat_launch for live help online)
     

    The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is a U.S. government agency that provides up-to-date information about the prevention, detection, and treatment of cancer. NCI also offers supportive care to people who have cancer and to their families. NCI information is also available to doctors, nurses, and other health professionals. NCI provides the latest information about clinical trials. The Cancer Information Service, a service of NCI, has trained staff members available to answer questions and send free publications. Spanish-speaking staff members are also available.




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