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We are the Face & Voice of Thyroid Patients in Canada

Thyroid disorders are found in 0.8-5% of the population and are 4 to 7 times more common in women.

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Thyroid Disease is a Family Affair

Thyroid disease is hereditary and commonly affects other members in the family, but may show up in another form.

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Thyroid Disease affects all ages, both genders

Thyroid disease may have a significant effect at critical times during the life cycle.

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Awareness · Support · Research

The Thyroid Foundation of Canada has given close to $1,000,000 to research into thyroid disease.

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TFC News

January is Thyroid Nodules Month

A thyroid nodule is a localized swelling or lump within the thyroid gland. A thyroid nodule can be single or multiple. Although cancer is uncommon, it is the main reason to investigate thyroid nodules.

Lupus Clinical Trials

Autoimmune thyroid disease is common in lupus. It is believed that about 6% of people with lupus have hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) and about 1% have hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) …

Thank you!

A big THANK YOU to everyone who participated in our 8th annual Light a Tree for Thyroid fundraiser! Your generosity made this year’s campaign a great success. We appreciate your support.

Is Your Thyroid Affecting Your Mental Health?

How much of what we call “mental illness” is actually thyroid-driven? According to Dr. Kelly Brogan, enough to warrant a more sophisticated appreciation…

Thyrobulletin – Autumn 2018 Issue available

Thyrobulletin, official newsletter of the Thyroid Foundation of Canada. Our Autumn 2018 issue is now available to members of the Thyroid Foundation …

Thyroid Nodule Classification in Ultrasound Images

Recent Research In Saskatchewan – With many thyroid nodules being incidentally detected, it is important to identify as many malignant nodules as possible …