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Thyroid Cancer

The O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center brings the expertise of an interdisciplinary team to every patient we treat. And we treat every type of cancer. That means your treatment plan is personalized for you and coordinated by our team of cancer doctors and experts that specialize in thyroid cancer. Here, you will benefit from the latest surgical techniques and radiation oncology treatments; access to clinical trials working to discover new, safe, and effective treatments; and targeted therapies backed by our precision medicine program. Find comfort and confidence in knowing your cancer care is comprehensive and cutting-edge.


Physicians managing 300 thyroid-specific cases per year

A full team of thyroid cancer experts dedicated to your care

The most advanced diagnostic, imaging, and treatment techniques available

The ONLY NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Alabama


The O’Neal Difference

Multidisciplinary Endocrine Tumor Clinic

Comprehensive, streamlined care for patients with endocrine tumors, such as thyroid cancer, hyperparathyroidism, multiple endocrine neoplasias (MENs), and functional adrenal tumors

Cutting-Edge Treatment Options

You have access to the most advanced treatments and technologies available.

Cancer Navigators

Specialists help guide you through all aspects of your cancer journey.

Supportive Care And Survivorship Programs

We help you through every stage of your treatment, caring for all aspects of your physical, emotional, and spiritual health.

Clinical Trials 

Together, finding new ways to improve cancer care and survival


Schedule an Appointment

Find a Clinical Trial

Search for clinical trials and talk to your doctor about participating

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Your Team of Thyroid Cancer Experts

The O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center team believes that there’s a lot more to fighting cancer than just getting rid of cancer cells through treatment. We believe that comprehensive, holistic cancer care includes other aspects of your life that may have an impact on your overall well-being. After all, cancer changes everything. At UAB, you have a personalized team to support you.

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