pEvery year, millions of people are diagnosed with thyroid cancer or thyroid nodules. In emThyroid Cancer and Thyroid Nodules In 30 Minutesem, you will learn that most thyroid nodules are benign and many patients with thyroid nodules do not need surgery. Further, even if the nodule turns out to be malignant, the majority of thyroid cancers can be successfully managed with an excellent long-term prognosis.ppThe author of emThyroid Cancer and Thyroid Nodules In 30 Minutesem is Dr. Per-Olof Hasselgren, an experienced endocrine surgeon and professor at Harvard Medical School. Over a 45-year career, he has operated on numerous patients with thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules. Using plain English, he will explain basic concepts related to thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules, including p ul liThe anatomy and function of the thyroid glandli liThe role of thyroid hormonesli liBlood and imaging testsli liHyperthyroidism and hypothyroidismli liBethesda classifications and the risk for cancerli liM