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Free Webinar: Thyroidectomy and Graves' Disease
Posted 1 year, 6 months agoDo you have questions about surgery as a treatment option for hyperthyroidism due to Graves' disease? Join Dr. Rebecca Sippel, MD for a live webinar on Friday, November 17th from 3-4 pm CST. Dr. Sippel is the Chief of Endocrine Surgery at the University of Wisconsin and a well-respected thyroid surgeon. She treats both children and adults with Graves’ disease and will discuss the different treatment options for Graves’ and the pros and cons of surgical treatment. There will be time at the end for questions and answers. Please click here to register for the event - even if you are unable to join the live webcast, you will receive an email link to a recording of the webinar after the event!
Patient Event & Physician Symposium in Victoria, BC!
Posted 1 year, 7 months agoThe American Thyroid Association will convene this week in Victoria, BC for its 87th Annual Meeting! If you are in the area, please check out these events for both patients and physicians!
PATIENTS: The GDATF is excited to be participating in the ATA's Alliance for Patient Education Public Health Forum this Saturday, October 21 from 2-4 p.m. at the Fairmont Empress. This will be an excellent opportunity to ask questions of thyroid experts and patient advocates. Please click this link for more info from the American Thyroid Association!
PHYSICIANS: On Friday, October 20th at 6:00 a.m., Quidel will host an early riser satellite symposium, "TSH Receptor Antibodies: Methodology and Clinical Relevance." Please click here to view the event flyer or to RSVP.
Patient Education Events Coming to Baltimore and Boston!
Posted 1 year, 7 months agoRegistration is now open for our FREE patient education events in Baltimore and Boston!
Baltimore: Sunday, Oct. 8th (during the ThyCa annual meeting for thyroid cancer survivors).
Click here for Baltimore Registration.
GDATF and Massachusetts Eye & Ear Present FREE Boston Patient Seminar!
Posted 1 year, 7 months agoA diagnosis of Graves’ disease or thyroid eye disease is life-changing: insomnia, mood swings, fatigue, eye bulging, double vision and SO much more. Take charge by learning about treatment options from experts in the field and by connecting with fellow patients! Click here to register online or call 877-643-3123 to reserve your space!
Date: Saturday, October 14, 2017
Time: 7:30 AM-12:00 PM
Location: Mass. Eye and Ear, 243 Charles Street, Meltzer Auditorium (3rd floor) Boston, MA 02214
GDATF Offices Will Be Closed July 1st-4th
Posted 1 year, 10 months agoThe Graves' Disease & Thyroid Foundation's offices will be closed on July 1st - 4th. We would like to wish everyone a safe and happy 4th of July holiday!
