Thyroid Cancer Health Center

Doctors all over the country are conducting many types of clinical trials (research studies in which people volunteer to take part). Clinical trials are designed to answer important questions and to find out whether new approaches are safe and effective. Research already has led to advances in the diagnosis and treatment of thyroid cancer. Researchers continue to search for new and better ways to treat thyroid cancer.

People who join clinical trials may be among the first to benefit if a new approach is effective. And even if the people in a trial do not benefit directly, they may still make an important contribution by helping doctors learn more about thyroid cancer and how to control it. Although clinical trials may pose some risks, researchers do all they can to protect their patients.