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Results 1 - 10 of 10 for Familial medullary thyroid carcinoma
  1. Multiple endocrine neoplasia 
    ... 2A, type 2B (formerly called type 3), and familial medullary thyroid carcinoma (FMTC). These subtypes differ in their characteristic signs ... endocrine adenomatosis Multiple endocrine neoplasms ... Familial medullary thyroid carcinoma Genetic Testing Registry: Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 4 ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../condition/multiple-endocrine-neoplasia - Genetics
  2. RET gene 
    ... into three subtypes: type 2A, type 2B, and familial medullary thyroid carcinoma. These subtypes are distinguished by their characteristic signs ... or M918T). Several amino acid substitutions can cause familial medullary thyroid carcinoma.The mutations responsible for multiple endocrine neoplasia type ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/ret - Genetics
  3. Thyroid Cancer Risk Factors (American Cancer Society)  
    American Cancer Society ... Certain risk factors may increase your chance of developing thyroid cancer. This guide will help you learn about possible causes ...
    https://www.cancer.org/.../causes-risks-prevention/risk-factors.html - External Health Links
  4. Childhood Pheochromocytoma and Paraganglioma Treatment From the National Institutes of Health (National Cancer Institute)  
    Childhood pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma treatment options include surgery, chemotherapy, high-dose 131I-MIBG therapy, and targeted therapy. Learn ...
    https://www.cancer.gov/.../child-pheochromocytoma-treatment-pdq - External Health Links
  5. What Causes Thyroid Cancer? (American Cancer Society)  
    American Cancer Society ... We don't know the exact cause of most thyroid cancer, but a great deal of research is being done in this area. Learn about possible ...
    https://www.cancer.org/.../causes-risks-prevention/what-causes.html - External Health Links
  6. What Is Thyroid Cancer? (American Cancer Society)  
    American Cancer Society ... Thyroid cancer is a cancer that starts in the thyroid gland. Learn more about thyroid cancer here.
    https://www.cancer.org/.../about/what-is-thyroid-cancer.html - External Health Links
  7. Can Thyroid Cancer Be Prevented? (American Cancer Society)  
    American Cancer Society ... Most people with thyroid cancer have no known risk factors, so it is not possible to prevent most cases. Learn more here.
    https://www.cancer.org/.../causes-risks-prevention/prevention.html - External Health Links
  8. Frequently Asked Questions (Carcinoid Cancer Foundation)  
    Carcinoid Cancer Foundation
    https://www.carcinoid.org/for-patients/more-information/faq - External Health Links
  9. What's New in Thyroid Cancer Research? (American Cancer Society)  
    American Cancer Society ... Research into causes, prevention, and treatment of thyroid cancer is ongoing in many medical centers throughout the world. Find ...
    https://www.cancer.org/.../thyroid-cancer/about/new-research.html - External Health Links
  10. Insomnia and Fatigue (Living Beyond Breast Cancer)  
    Living Beyond Breast Cancer ... Cancer-related insomnia and fatigue are very common with a breast cancer diagnosis and treatment, and can develop for many ...
    https://www.lbbc.org/.../side-effects/insomnia-fatigue - External Health Links