Thyroid Nodules & Thyroid Cancers

Thyroid Nodules 7

• Lecture1.1
  What are thyroid nodules and swellings?
• Lecture1.2
  What are causes of enlargement of the thyroid gland?
• Lecture1.3
  Do all thyroid nodules need evaluation?
• Lecture1.4
  How do we classify the thyroid nodules?
• Lecture1.5
  How do thyroid nodules present?
• Lecture1.6
  What are the tests done for thyroid nodules?
• Lecture1.7
  Do all benign thyroid nodules need surgery?

Thyroid Cancers 7

Thyroid cancer though rare, is increasing in incidence. Thyroid cancers, unlike most other cancers, have a high cure rate and most patients can live a normal life.

• Lecture2.1
  What are the main types of thyroid cancer?
• Lecture2.2
  How is thyroid cancer diagnosed?
• Lecture2.3
  What are the tests done for thyroid cancer/ nodules?
• Lecture2.4
  What is the treatment for thyroid cancer?
• Lecture2.5
  How frequently will I need to have checkups?
• Lecture2.6
  What are the other types of thyroid cancer?
• Lecture2.7
  What is the outlook for patients with thyroid cancer?

Thyroid Surgery 8

• Lecture3.1
  When do I require thyroid surgery?
• Lecture3.2
  What can I expect before the operation?
• Lecture3.3
  What happens during the operation?
• Lecture3.4
  What can I expect after surgery?
• Lecture3.5
  Can the operation affect my voice?
• Lecture3.6
  Can the operation affect my parathyroids?
• Lecture3.7
  What will my scar look like?
• Lecture3.8
  What about follow-up after the operation?