Thyroid Cancer Survivors Association Annual Meeting Scheduled for October 2008

For many people who have suffered from a cancer diagnosis, meeting with other survivors can help heal the wounds of cancer, and thyroid cancer is no different.

The eleventh annual Thyroid Cancer Survivors Association has been scheduled for October 17-19, 2008 in beautiful St. Louis, Missouri. The occasion is focused on people whose hearts have been moved by thyroid cancer and the event is not restricted to patients only.

The occasion is open to patients who are currently being tested, those that have been recently diagnosed, long-term survivors of the disease, and people who have the disease in its most advanced stages. Caregivers and friends are also welcome.

Event Highlights

The occasion will include more than eighty sessions, which feature leading physicians and other consultants who specialize in research within the field. Recent research studies and advances plus follow up treatment plans will be discussed. Coping skills and strategies will be highlighted as well. The occasion will be held at the Sheraton Westport Hotel, also referred to as the Lakeside Chalet, which is located at 191 Westport Plaza in St. Louis.

The cost to secure tickets is fifty dollars, and forty for the annual membership, or thirty-five dollars for the members who are designated as lifetime members. The occasion offers a discount of five dollars for those that register and secure their online reservation before September 17, 2008.

Several research directors will be attending, and this includes thyroid surgeons and endocrinologists that study and practice at the University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, as well as The Cleveland Clinic New York University Clinical Cancer Center, and not to mention Yale University School of Medicine, plus Johns Hopkins, Mayo Clinic, University of Florida Shands Cancer Center.

Brief History of the Thyroid Cancer Survivors Association

Their website has been created and is maintained by survivors of this disease. Their mission was launched in October 1995 and at that time they began developing a network of services that link thyroid cancer survivors and health care professionals around the world.

Their mission is a noble one, which includes providing education, support research, and communication to people that have been touched by this disease. Their website is located at http://www.thyca.org/ and is maintained by the not for profit organization. Their website is packed with useful information relating to thyroid cancer, such as a FAQ section, a "newly diagnosed" section and "recent research", plus a "how to help" section.

If you are looking for more research this topic, we encourage you to visit the Thyroid Cancer Survivors Association website.