Thyroid Cancer

    Overview

    The thyroid is a gland that is located in the base of your throat, beneath your Adam's Apple, in front of the windpipe. Thyroid cancer may present with no symptoms. It can be treated with surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, or a combination thereof.

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    Brette Harding

    Brette Harding, MD

    Head and Neck Oncologic and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgeon (ENT) Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery
    720 N. Bond Street Springfield , IL 62702
    Accepting new patients
    217-545-8000
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    Mitchell Heuermann

    Mitchell Heuermann, MD

    Otolaryngologist (ENT) Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery
    720 N. Bond Street Springfield , IL 62702
    Not Currently Accepting New Patients
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    Michael Jakoby

    Michael Jakoby, MD

    Endocrinologist Endocrinology
    751 N. Rutledge St. 1st Floor Springfield, IL 62702
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    Accepting new patients
    217-545-8000
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    Frances Lee

    Frances Lee, MD

    Endocrine Surgeon Cancer Care, General Surgery, Endocrinology
    315 W. Carpenter St. Springfield, IL 62702
    Accepting new patients
    217-545-8000
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    Sanober Parveen

    Sanober Parveen, MD

    Endocrinologist Internal Medicine, Endocrinology
    751 N. Rutledge St. 1st Floor Springfield, IL 62702
    Accepting new patients
    217-545-8000
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    Emily Sturm

    Emily Sturm, MD

    Surgical Oncologist Cancer Care, General Surgery
    315 W. Carpenter St. 2nd Floor, Clinic C Springfield, IL 62702
    Accepting new patients
    217-545-8000
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    Vanessa Williams

    Vanessa Williams, MD

    Endocrinologist Endocrinology
    751 N. Rutledge St. 1st Floor Springfield, IL 62702
    Accepting new patients
    217-545-8000
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