Test for better diagnosis of suspicious papillary thyroid cancer
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study uses special tests on cells from a fine-needle aspiration to help doctors tell with more certainty whether a suspicious spot on the thyroid is cancer. It may help avoid unnecessary surgery.
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Who can take part
- You had a fine-needle aspiration of your thyroid (a small sample of cells taken with a needle).
- The report from that test said the cells were 'suspicious for papillary thyroid cancer.'
- The cells in your sample were well-preserved and not damaged by inflammation, blood, or drying.
- You also have a surgical biopsy or surgery to remove the thyroid to confirm the diagnosis.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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