Additional resources for thyroid cancer

More information from your American Cancer Society

Here is more information you might find helpful. You also can order free copies of our documents from our toll-free number, 1-800-227-2345, or read them on our Web site, www.cancer.org.

After Diagnosis: A Guide for Patients and Families (also available in Spanish)

Caring for the Patient With Cancer at Home: A Guide for Patients and Families (also available in Spanish)

Clinical Trials: What You Need to Know (also available in Spanish)

Living with Uncertainty: The Fear of Cancer Recurrence

Understanding Cancer Surgery: A Guide for Patients and Families (also available in Spanish)

Understanding Chemotherapy: A Guide for Patients and Families (also available in Spanish)

Understanding Radiation Therapy: A Guide for Patients and Families (also available in Spanish)

When Your Cancer Comes Back: Cancer Recurrence

Your American Cancer Society also has books that you might find helpful. Call us at 1-800-227-2345 or visit our bookstore online at cancer.org/bookstore to find out about costs or to place an order.

National organizations and Web sites*

In addition to the American Cancer Society, other sources of patient information and support include:

American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
Telephone number: 1-904-353-7878
Web site: www.aace.com

American Thyroid Association
Toll-free number: 1-800-THYROID (1-800-849-7643)
Web site: www.thyroid.org

Endocrine Web
Web site: www.endocrineweb.com

National Cancer Institute
Toll-free number: 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237)
TTY: 1-800-332-8615
Web site: www.cancer.gov

ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors’ Association, Inc.
Toll-free number: 1-877-588-7904
Web site: www.thyca.org

No matter who you are, we can help. Contact us anytime, day or night, for information and support. Call us at 1-800-227-2345 or visit www.cancer.org.