Thyroid Cancer

Treatment in Minnesota

All the treatment and diagnostic options for thyroid cancer described in these pages are available in Minnesota. Currently physicians are pioneering alcohol ablation as a new treatment for small recurring thyroid cancers.

A special Thyroid Group within the Division of Endocrinology in Rochester facilitates treatment and research activities for thyroid problems. Pathologists in Minnesota provide rapid turnaround of laboratory results from thyroid biopsies, often in less than 24 hours. Ultrasound specialists provide excellent diagnostic and follow-up screening for thyroid cancer patients.

Treatment Team

Thyroid tumors are treated by specialists in Oncology, Endocrinology, General Surgery and Otorhinolaryngology.

Appointments

For appointments or more information, call the Central Appointment Office at (507) 538-3270 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Central time Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday.