A government spokesperson announced that Argentina's President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner will undergo surgery for thyroid cancer on January 4.
Thyroid Cancer – Symptoms - Risk Factors - Diagnosis - Treatment - Prevention
“Shaped like a butterfly she sits within the neck,” that’s what an anonymous poet wrote about the thyroid gland but it can become cancerous and spread to other parts.
“Shaped like a butterfly she sits within the neck,” that’s what an anonymous poet wrote about the thyroid gland but it can become cancerous and spread to other parts.
She will step aside as president for 20 days until 24 January, with Vice-President Amado Boudou taking over, The BBC reports.
Fernandez is the latest in a series of Latin American leaders to be diagnosed with cancer.
Quiz on Thyroid
Feeling tired or depressed is a common enough complaint, particularly among women. Paying attention to the thyroid might do them a world of good. This quiz on the thyroid is intended to educate those who want to learn more.
Feeling tired or depressed is a common enough complaint, particularly among women. Paying attention to the thyroid might do them a world of good. This quiz on the thyroid is intended to educate those who want to learn more.
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Genetic Cause of Thyroid Cancer Discovered
Genes that increase thyroid cancer risk have been identified by researchers.
Genes that increase thyroid cancer risk have been identified by researchers.
Argentina - Smoking Ban in Public Places
Lawmakers in Argentina have approved a nationwide ban on tobacco advertising and smoking in public places and also require warning messages on product packaging.
Lawmakers in Argentina have approved a nationwide ban on tobacco advertising and smoking in public places and also require warning messages on product packaging.
