Thyroid Cancer: Unraveling the Risk Factors

Thyroid Cancer: Unraveling the Risk Factors Thyroid cancer, a type of cancer that begins in the thyroid gland, is often associated with an excellent prognosis due to its early detection and treatability. Despite its relative rarity, understanding its risk factors is...

Thyroid Disease: Signs, Symptoms and Treatment

Thyroid Disease: Signs, Symptoms and Treatment Thyroid disease occurs when the thyroid, a butterfly-shaped gland located in the neck just about the collar bone, stops working properly. The thyroid works to release hormones that help to control the functions of your...

Treatment Options for Thyroid Cancer

Treatment Options for Thyroid Cancer The thyroid is an organ that produces hormones that play a role in the various functions of your body. Your thyroid can help control how fast your heart beats, how your metabolism functions, and how digestion works. This organ,...

Removing the Threat of Thyroid Cancer

Fellowship-trained Surgical Oncologist Treats Thyroid Cancer After a career in the United States Air Force, Jesus Navarro has developed a can-do and will-do attitude. If something needs to be taken care of, he gets the job done. So it’s no surprise he was stoic when...

Common Thyroid Issues and Treatment Options

What is your thyroid? Your thyroid is a gland located in your neck, around your windpipe. Although it’s small, it secretes hormones that control many bodily functions, including your digestion, metabolism, and brain development. When your thyroid makes either...

Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month

September is Thyroid Cancer Awareness month, and the expert physicians at Premier Surgical Associates of Knoxville and Cleveland, TN are here to guide you and provide the tools you need to understand thyroid disease and cancer. Your thyroid is the butterfly-shaped...