What is the role of an endocrinologist in the diagnosis of thyroid cancer?
Dr. Melissa Boltz, Endocrine Surgeon
The thyroid gland sits at the base of the neck, just below the Adam’s apple. It is small but important. It makes hormones (regulating chemicals) that help control heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature and weight.
Cancer of the thyroid is not common. Experts don’t know what causes it. However, people who have gotten a lot of radiation (energy from X-rays of the head, neck or chest) have a greater chance of getting thyroid cancer. Women get thyroid cancer more often than men.
You can learn more about thyroid cancer at Penn State Cancer Institute here: [ Ссылка ]
