Treatment for Thyroid Cancer and other Endocrine Cancers

Our team of dedicated endocrine surgeons, endocrinologists and other specialists use state-of-the-art diagnostic techniques and treatment approaches to provide you with the best treatment options and outcomes.

Diagnosing & Staging Endocrine Cancer

Diagnosing and staging thyroid cancer and other endocrine cancers requires tests that examine the thyroid, neck and blood, including:

Blood chemistry studies that measure the amount of calcium and other substances that organs and tissues release into the body.
Blood hormone studies that measure the amounts of certain hormones released by organs and tissues.
CT scans that create detailed, cross-sectional images of tumors and other structures in your body.
Laryngoscopy to view whether your vocal cords are moving normally.
MRIs that use magnets and radio waves to take detailed pictures that reveal the size of the mass, the type of tissue it originated in and whether it has spread to nearby tissues.
Ultrasound to show the size of a thyroid nodule and whether it’s a solid or fluid-filled cyst.
Needle or surgical biopsy to remove a small sample of a tumor for testing.

Thyroid Cancer Treatment Options

Our multidisciplinary team of endocrine experts works closely together to customize a plan of care that meets your unique needs.

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Often thyroid cancer is treated with surgery alone, especially if the cancer is small.

Our surgeons make small incisions in the neck or back and insert video-assisted scopes to magnify so they can see clearly while removing part or all of a gland or tumor. This technique speeds healing and reduces your risk of scarring.

For larger endocrine cancers, a radioactive pill is given to destroy residual thyroid cancer cells after the thyroid gland has been removed during surgery, with little or no damage to other tissues in the body.

Some thyroid and adrenal tumors may require targeted therapies, chemotherapy or immunotherapies after surgery. Our endocrinologists select chemotherapy combinations that will respond best to the genetic mutations and molecular structure of your tumor.

Patient Story

"From the moment I met Dr. Michael Sullivan, I knew he was our guy. He explained things in plain language, drew pictures so we could understand, answered every question we had and was so down to earth. He’s not only one of the best surgeons in his field, but he’s also one of the kindest." - Lauren Shields

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Our Thyroid Cancer Specialists

The endocrine tumor specialists at John Theurer Cancer Center and across Hackensack Meridian Health combine years of experience and specialized training with compassion to provide the best care possible.

Our multidisciplinary approach and open lines of communication between specialties ensure you receive the most advanced care available. Your team includes endocrine surgeons, endocrinologists, radiologists, nurses, and others dedicated to caring for people with endocrine tumors and other endocrine disorders.

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Treatment for Thyroid Cancer and other Endocrine Cancers

Diagnosing & Staging Endocrine Cancer