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Condition: Thyroid Cancer

The thyroid, a small but very important organ, regulates every aspect of your metabolism, from your heart rate to how quickly you burn calories.

Some of the possible signs of thyroid cancer include a lump in the neck, hoarseness, trouble swallowing or a cough that continues and is not related to a cold.

Did you know that women are three times more likely to develop thyroid cancer than men? Thyroid cancer most commonly occurs in people over the age of 45.

Some types of thyroid cancer grow faster than others. Methods of treatment for thyroid cancer usually include surgery and radioactive iodine treatment.

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Resources Related to Thyroid Cancer

Parathyroid Cancer Treatment (Article)

The parathyroid glands are four pea-sized organs found in the neck near the thyroid gland.

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Thyroid Cancer Screening (Article)

Thyroid cancer screening has not been shown to decrease the chance of dying from the disease.

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Thyroid Cancer Treatment (Adult) (Article)

Thyroid cancer treatments include surgery, radiation therapy, radioactive iodine therapy, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, targeted therapy, and observation.

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Clinical Trials

Search our clinical trials for those related to Thyroid Cancer.

Treatments and Procedures Related to Thyroid Cancer

UAMS providers perform and prescribe a broad range of treatments and procedures, some of which may not be listed below.

  • Cancer Surgery
  • Chemotherapy
  • Hormone Therapy
  • Immunotherapy
  • Quality of Life Management
  • Radiation Therapy

Providers Treating Thyroid Cancer

Note that every provider listed below may not perform or prescribe all treatments or procedures related to Thyroid Cancer. Review each provider for availability.

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Donald L. Bodenner, M.D., Ph.D.

Donald L. Bodenner, M.D., Ph.D. Endocrinologist

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Jon D. Oden, M.D.

Jon D. Oden, M.D. Pediatric Endocrinologist

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Emre A. Vural, M.D.

Emre A. Vural, M.D. Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Locations Where Providers Treat Thyroid Cancer

Note that the treatment of Thyroid Cancer may not be performed at every location listed below. The list may include locations where the treatment plan is developed during and after a patient visit.

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Head and Neck Cancer

Head and Neck Oncology Clinic

449 Jack Stephens Drive
Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Numbers
501-296-1200
New Patients
501-686-8224
Returning Patients
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Thyroid Cancer Clinic

Thyroid Cancer Clinic

449 Jack Stephens Drive
Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Number
501-686-8224
New and Returning Patients
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Areas of Expertise for Thyroid Cancer

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Cancer Care

The UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute is Arkansas’ most comprehensive cancer treatment and research facility.

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Ear, Nose & Throat Care

ENT doctors can treat issues that range from the everyday to the complex. We provide both surgical and nonsurgical treatments for a wide range of conditions.

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Head and Neck Cancer

Head & Neck Cancer Care (Part of Cancer Care)

Doctors in Head and Neck Oncology Care work closely with our other cancer specialists to decide the best treatment plan available for you.

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Make an Appointment

Request an appointment by contacting a clinic directly or by calling the UAMS Health appointment line at (501) 686-8000.

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