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The Multidisciplinary Thyroid Cancer Clinic

Being diagnosed with any form of cancer is life-altering. Being diagnosed with a rare cancer makes it even more bewildering. In general, the most common types of thyroid cancer are very treatable and have excellent long-term prognoses. It is very rare to die from thyroid cancer. Rates of thyroid cancer have increased over the past several years and U-M physicians serve on committees that develop national guidelines for care.

The Multidisciplinary Thyroid Cancer Clinic provides patients:

• access to state-of-the-art standard and investigational therapies
• expertise of the Multidisciplinary Endocrine Oncology Tumor Board for consensus treatment recommendations
• rapid reports to primary care and referring physicians
• an opportunity to meet with a dietitian to discuss concerns or special needs


• an opportunity to meet with a cancer genetic counselors to discuss any genetic abnormalities
• comprehensive patient education materials
• individual and family support through support groups, social workers and psychiatrists
• access to the U-M Cancer Center Patient and Family Support Services program

Support for our patients and their families

We understand the stress and confusion a cancer diagnosis can cause. Counseling and emotional support are integral parts of the Comprehensive Cancer Center. Our support programs include patient education and support groups, a Symptom Management Clinic and many more. Please take time to visit the For Cancer Center Patients area of this website. We outline the services available to our patients at every point in their care.

Services and related websites:

Symptom Management & Supportive Care Program: helps those being treated for cancer maintain independence and increase comfort by managing the symptoms of cancer and side effects of its treatment.

PsychOncology Program: helps relieve the numerous negative social and psychological effects of cancer diagnosis and treatment.

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