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CURE

Fall 2014
Volume13
Issue 3

Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Conference

Author(s):

Jon Garinn

The 17th international Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Conference will be held Oct. 17 to 19, 2014 in Denver.

The 17th international Thyroid Cancer Survivors’ Conference will be held Oct. 17 to 19, 2014 in Denver. Sponsored by the nonprofit Thyroid Cancer Survivors Association, the event will feature more than 35 speakers who will discuss the latest advances in treating thyroid cancer, issues related to long-term survivorship, coping skills for well-being and more. A separate dinner and auction supporting thyroid cancer research will be held on Oct. 18. Conference registration is $50. For details, visit thyca.org/support/conferences.

Articles in this issue
Low-Risk Cancers: Can We Ignore Them?
Meeting Dr. Brodie
Managing Arthralgia
Pipeline
Skin Cancer's Risk is Cumulative
Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Conference
Living with Lymphedema
The DCIS Dilemma
Personalizing Cancer Care with Precision Medicine
Preparing for a Cancer-Related Emergency
Are You an Overbearing Caregiver?
Hospice Provides Time and Space for End-of-Life Discussions
The Affordable Care Act and Access to Cancer Care
Prehabilitation Aims to Prepare Patients for What Lies Ahead
Tough Talk: Preparing for End of Life
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