Thyroid cancer is a type of cancer that affects the thyroid gland (located at the base on the neck), that produces hormones to regulate heart rate, body temperature and weight. In Singapore, it is the 8th most common cancer affecting women.

In this morning event of Love Lunch Talk, organised by 365 Cancer Prevention Society, Dr. Tan Chuan Chien, Consultant General Surgeon (Breast & Thyroid Surgery) shared about the basics of thyroid cancer, what to expect when seeing a doctor for such symptoms, and available diagnostic & management plans.

SOG – CC TAN BREAST, THYROID & GENERAL SURGERY

Gleneagles Medical Centre #08-15/16

Tel: 6471 1233

Website: www.cctansurgery.com.sg

Credit: 365 Cancer Prevention Society