Millions of Americans suffer from thyroid disorders. According to data from the National Cancer Institute, thyroid cancer is now the second most common cancer in women under age 45. As January marks Thyroid Awareness Month, join Raymon H. Grogan, MD, assistant professor of endocrine surgery at the University of Chicago Medical Center for a look at thyroid disease and what you need to know about symptoms, risk factors and diagnosis. Light refreshments served. This program is presented in collaboration with the Cancer Support Center of Homewood and Mokena, IL.
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