Mater Misericordiae University Hospital,
Eccles St., Dublin 7
Ireland
Review Article
Clinical Overview of Thyroid Cancer and Recent Advances in Treatment
Author(s): Deirdre K and Catherine MKDeirdre K and Catherine MK
Thyroid cancer represents a spectrum of biological and molecular activity. As such it can behave in a variety of
ways. This makes metastatic thyroid cancer challenging to manage. In advanced rapidly progressive thyroid cancer
new agents and multimodality care represent promising therapeutic options for patients. However, these agents are
not without risk and clinicians must be judicious with their use, weighing toxicities, quality of life and likely benefits.
We review the presentation, treatment and prognosis of thyroid cancer subtypes as well as the recent developments
in targeted therapy for medullary thyroid cancer. We discuss the role of cytotoxic therapy in thyroid cancer and
review recent trials of novel agents and currently recruiting trials... Read More»
DOI:
10.4172/2576-3857.1000105
Journal of Oncology Medicine & Practice received 142 citations as per Google Scholar report
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