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CURE

Fall 2008
Volume7
Issue 3

International Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Conference

Author(s):

Elizabeth Whittington

Educational conference for thyroid cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers.

The Thyroid Cancer Survivors’ Association will feature more than 50 speakers and more than 80 sessions at its annual conference. The educational gathering offers an opportunity to learn about advances in treatment and follow-up care, insurance and employment issues, coping skills, clinical trials, and more. The conference will be held October 17-19 in St. Louis, Missouri. Find details at www.thyca.org or call 877-588-7904.

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Message from the CURE Staff
Understanding Preventive Mastectomy
International Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Conference
Breaking Down TCM
Olympian Postpones Treatment to Compete
New Pharmacy Breed Offers Special Attention, Drawbacks to Patients
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Q&A: Vitamin D
Web Exclusive: Preventing Breast Cancer
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Advocating for Others
New Funding and a New Voice
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