26th International Thyroid Cancer Survivors’ Conference

October 13-15, 2023

23-24 August 2018

October 13-15, 2023

View content through November 12, 2023

NO TRAVEL NEEDED

2 ways to participate

Join us in Denver, Colorado or participate online from anywhere

LEARN & NETWORK

Cost to register

FREE

  • Anyone diagnosed with any type of thyroid cancer (papillary, follicular, medullary, and anaplastic).
  • Anyone who wants to know about thyroid cancer clinical trials, and the future of treatment options.
  • Anyone whose life has been touched by thyroid cancer – newly diagnosed, pre-treatment, being tested, long-term survivors, advanced disease, clinical trials, and caregivers.
  • Valuable up-to-date information from more than 40 medical experts who treat thyroid cancer.
  • The opportunity to meet other survivors so you don’t have to be alone in your journey.
  • ThyCa’s comprehensive medically-reviewed thyroid cancer materials.

Please consider making a donation to support ThyCa’s other programs.

The 22nd Annual Auction to Benefit Thyroid Cancer Research will be in-person!
The Auction will begin on October 14th at 6 p.m. MT. We will share a list of auction items as we receive donations. You will be able to participate even if you aren't able to join us in person. Be sure to visit this website often as we are continually adding details.
Click Here to learn more about the Auction

Agenda

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Agenda

2023-10-11 01:00 pm

001 How to Navigate the Conference if Attending Virtually. [All,SR,VO]

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Daria Jerauld [ThyCa Volunteer]

2023-10-13 08:00 am

101 Roundtable: How to navigate the conference in-person. [All,IP]

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ThyCa Volunteer

2023-10-13 08:00 am

102 Roundtable: How to navigate the conference in-person. [All,IP]

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[ThyCa Volunteer]

2023-10-13 08:00 am

103 Discussion about the low-iodine diet. [Adv,AYA,H,N,Ped,PF,SR]

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Daria Jerauld [ThyCa Volunteer]

2023-10-13 08:00 am

104 Get schooled: Educational accommodations and advocacy for children diagnosed with thyroid cancer. [Ped,SR,VP]

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Pam Mendenhall, LISW [ThyCa Pediatric Support Moderator]

2023-10-13 08:00 am

105 Relax & renew: Chair yoga for everybody. [ALL]

Conferences can be demanding, with packed schedules and information overload. This session is designed to provide you with a rejuvenating morning routine that sets the tone for a calm and productive day ahead.

Chair yoga is a modified form of yoga that is perfect for individuals of all ages and fitness levels, including those who may have physical limitations or have never tried yoga before. This class is designed to provide you with a sense of relaxation and a boost in overall well-being.

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Charlotte Bayala [ThyCa Volunteer]

2023-10-13 08:00 am

106 Morning run, walk, and chat. [All,IP]

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[ThyCa Volunteer]

2023-10-13 08:00 am

107 Roundtable: How to navigate the conference virtually. [ALL,VO]

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ThyCa Volunteer

2023-10-13 09:15 am

111 Roundtable: If you're new to thyroid cancer - things to know and questions to ask. [N,SR]

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ThyCa Volunteer

2023-10-13 09:15 am

112 Roundtable: If this is your first conference - things to know and questions to ask. [ALL]

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Abby Melendez [ThyCa Volunteer]

2023-10-13 09:15 am

113 Morning Zen: Empower your day with a morning meditation. [ALL]

Start your conference day with tranquility and focus by joining this meditation session designed exclusively for conference attendees. In the hustle and bustle of a busy event, it's crucial to carve out some personal time for relaxation and mental clarity. This session will provide you with the perfect opportunity to center yourself, set positive intentions, and cultivate a sense of calm and presence.

This session is open to all levels of experience. Come join us and embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment as you prepare to make the most of your conference day. Don't miss this chance to prioritize your well-being and set a positive tone for the exciting events ahead!

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Charlotte Bayala [ThyCa Volunteer]

2023-10-13 09:15 am

114 Caregivers roundtable. [ALL]

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Miguel Melendez [ThyCa Volunteer]

2023-10-13 09:15 am

115 Roundtable: Disparities in Cancer Care: Whats race and ethnicity got to do with it? [ALL]

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Anjali Kapoor-Davis [ThyCa Volunteer]

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Valronica Scales, PhD [ThyCa Volunteer]

2023-10-13 10:25 am

121 Welcome and announcements. [ALL]

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Gary Bloom [ThyCa Executive Director]

2023-10-13 10:45 am

131 Open-microphone roundtable: Getting to know each other. ThyCa Volunteers. [All,IP]

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[ThyCa Volunteer]

2023-10-13 10:45 am

132 Poorly differentiated thyroid cancer open-microphone roundtable: Getting to know each other. [Adv,PF]

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Julie Martwick [ThyCa Volunteer]

2023-10-13 10:45 am

133 Medullary thyroid cancer open-microphone roundtable: Getting to know each other. [IP,M]

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Kelley Pratt [ThyCa Volunteer]

2023-10-13 10:45 am

134 Anaplastic thyroid cancer open-microphone roundtable: Getting to know each other. [A]

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Jean Baker [ThyCa Volunteer]

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Cheri Lindle [ThyCa Volunteer]

2023-10-13 10:45 am

135 Open-microphone roundtable: Getting to know each other. ThyCa Volunteers. [All,IP]

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[ThyCa Volunteer]

2023-10-13 10:45 am

136 Pediatric thyroid cancer open-microphone roundtable: Getting to know each other. [Ped]

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Pam Mendenhall [ThyCa Volunteer]

2023-10-13 10:45 am

137 Open-microphone roundtable for our virtual audience: Getting to know each other. [All,VO]

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ThyCa Volunteers

2023-10-13 10:45 am

138 Medullary thyroid cancer open-microphone roundtable for our virtual audience: Getting to know each other. [M,VO]

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ThyCa Volunteers

2023-10-13 12:15 pm

141 Pre-operative evaluation of thyroid cancer including the importance of having a good ultrasound before surgery and cross-sectional imaging in patients with aggressive thyroid cancer or bulky lymphadenopathy. [All,SR]

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Sara Ahmadi, MD [Endocrinologis]

2023-10-13 12:15 pm

142 Active surveillance of small newly diagnosed primary thyroid cancers and nodal recurrences. [Adv,AYA,H,N,Ped,PF,SR]

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Christopher D. Raeburn, MD [Surgeon]

2023-10-13 12:15 pm

143 Medullary thyroid cancer roundtable: Getting to know each other - Part 1. [M]

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Sarah Mountford [ThyCa Volunteer]

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Bill Nelson [ThyCa Volunteer]

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Kelley Pratt [ThyCa Volunteer]

2023-10-13 12:15 pm

144 Key aspects of surgery for thyroid cancer. New technologies and options. [All,SR]

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Carlos S. Duque, MD [Cirujano de Cabeza y Cuello]

2023-10-13 12:15 pm

145 Navigating health insurance. [All,SR]

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Nicole Jolicoeur, Esq. [Attorney]

2023-10-13 12:15 pm

146 Ask a Doctor your questions about Graves’ disease, thyroid eye disease, and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. [All,SR]

Satellite discussion hosted by the Graves’ Disease & Thyroid Foundation. 

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Trevor E. Angell, MD [Endocrinologist]

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Allen S. Ho, MD [Surgeon]

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E. Lacey Echalier, MD, Ophthalmologist

2023-10-13 01:45 pm

151 Use of thyroglobulin in patient management after thyroid surgery. [Adv,AYA,H,N,Ped,PF,SR]

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Trevor E. Angell, MD [Endocrinologist]

2023-10-13 01:45 pm

152 Monitoring of low and intermediate risk papillary and follicular thyroid cancer patients in the first five years after initial treatment(s). [AYA,Ped,PF,SR]

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Sana Ghaznavi, MD [Endocrinologist]

2023-10-13 01:45 pm

153 Medullary thyroid cancer roundtable: Getting to know each other - Part 2. [M]

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Sarah Mountford [ThyCa Volunteer]

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Bill Nelson [ThyCa Volunteer]

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Kelley Pratt [ThyCa Volunteer]

2023-10-13 01:45 pm

154 Extent of initial surgery and recurrent thyroid cancer. [Adv,AYA,H,N,Ped,PF,SR]

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Allen S. Ho, MD [Surgeon]

2023-10-13 01:45 pm

155 Systemic therapies in advanced radioactive iodine refractory (non-avid, RAI-R) differentiated thyroid cancer. [Adv,AYA,H,Ped,PF,SR,VP]

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Bhavana Konda, MD, MPH [Medical Oncologist]

2023-10-13 01:45 pm

156 Patient & Family Roundtable: Living with Graves’ disease, thyroid eye disease, and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. [All,IP]

Share your personal experience or stop by to get resources for a loved one! Satellite discussion hosted by the Graves’ Disease & Thyroid Foundation. 

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Kimberly Dorris [Executive Director, Graves’ Disease & Thyroid Foundation]

2023-10-13 03:15 pm

161 Thyroid hormone treatment: Controversies and new developments. [All,SR]

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Antonio Bianco, MD, PhD [Endocrinologist]

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Nikita Pozdeyev, MD, PhD [Endocrinologist]

2023-10-13 03:15 pm

162 Surgery for advanced thyroid cancers. [Adv,AYA,H,M,Ped,PF,SR]

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James Wu, MD [Endocrine Surgeon]

2023-10-13 03:15 pm

163 Medullary thyroid cancer: Medical management at the beginning of the journey. [M,SR]

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Elizabeth G. Grubbs, MD [Surgeon]

2023-10-13 03:15 pm

164 Your mouth, salivary glands, and teeth: Preventing and solving issues caused by treatments, including radioactive iodine and/or external beam radiation. [All,SR]

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Ruth A. Aponte-Wesson, DDS, MS, FACP, FAAMP

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Mark S. Chambers, DMD, MS [Oral Medicine Specialist]

2023-10-13 03:15 pm

165 Genetic/molecular testing: What it tells us, and more importantly what it does not tell us. [All,SR]

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Aime T. Franco, PhD [Researcher]

2023-10-13 03:15 pm

166 The ABCs of papillary and follicular thyroid cancer and variants: Understanding key terms, concepts, and initial diagnostic and treatment steps. [All,SR]

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Priyanka C. Iyer, MD [Oncologic Endocrinologist]

2023-10-13 04:45 pm

171 Developing a new targeted therapy combination for RAI-refractory thyroid cancers and anaplastic thyroid cancers: A clinical trial. [Adv,AYA,H,N,Ped,PF,SR]

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Alan L. Ho, MD [Oncologist]

2023-10-13 04:45 pm

172 A discussion with people who have teeth that fracture, the pain that comes with that, short-term remedies while waiting for professional intervention, and long-term remedies to prevent subsequent oral severe complications. [All,SR]

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Ruth A. Aponte-Wesson, DDS, MS, FACP, FAAMP

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Mark S. Chambers, DMD, MS [Oral Medicine Specialist]

2023-10-13 04:45 pm

173 Thyroid cancer roundtable: A discussion on fitness, exercise and positive mental attitude. [All]

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Bill Nelson [ThyCa Volunteer]

2023-10-13 04:45 pm

174 Nonsurgical treatment options for primary papillary thyroid cancer: Patients share their experience with thermal ablation. [Adv,AYA,H,M,N,Ped,PF,SR,VP]

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Elaine Brock, [SYT Community Member]

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Juan C. Camacho, MD [Vascular and Interventional Radiologist]

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Jennifer Holkem, [SYT Founder, Moderator]

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Shahzad Ahmad, MD, FACE, ECNU [Endocrinologist]

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Jessica Alexiou, [SYT Community Member]

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Jeff Bertsch, [SYT Community Member]

2023-10-13 04:45 pm

175 Navigating employment issues when dealing with thyroid cancer. [All,SR]

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Nicole Jolicoeur, Esq [Attorney]

2023-10-13 07:00 pm

181 Dinner on your own or with groups. [All,IP]

Look for the sign-up lists for various groups on the message board in Conference Central.

2023-10-13 07:00 pm

182 Anaplastic thyroid cancer meet-up. [A,IP]

Meet in the hotel lobby.

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Cheri Lindle [ThyCa Volunteer, Host]

2023-10-13 07:00 pm

183 "Meddie" (medullary thyroid cancer) meet-up. [M]

Join in the fun starting.

2023-10-13 07:00 pm

184 Young adults meet-up. [AYA]

Conversation and games for people ages 18-39
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Host: Rachel Waguespack

2023-10-13 07:00 pm

185 Anaplastic thyroid cancer virtual meet-up. [A,VO]

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Patti Turner [ThyCa Volunteer]

2023-10-13 07:30 pm

195 Thyroid cancer trials 2023, a presentation live-streamed from Australia. [Adv,AYA,H,M,Ped,PF,SR,VP]

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Matti Gild, BSc, MBBS, PhD, FRACP [Endocrinologist]

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Bruce Robinson, MD [Endocrinologist]

2023-10-14 07:30 am

200 Current ThyCa support group facilitators training and breakfast. [IP]

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Abby Melendez, Director of Support Groups

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Theresa Wickerham, ThyCa Volunteer

2023-10-14 08:00 am

201 Discussion about thyroid nodules and pathological diagnosis, and types of thyroid tumors and pathological features. [Adv,AYA,H,Ped,PF,SR,VP]

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Yuri Nikiforov, MD, PhD [Pathologist]

2023-10-14 08:00 am

202 Ask a doctor your questions about papillary, follicular and oncocytic (formerly Hurthle Cell) thyroid cancers and variants. [Adv,AYA,H,N,Ped,PF,SR]

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Valentina D. Tarasova, MD [Endocrinologist]

2023-10-14 08:00 am

203 Helping families communicate better with each other and with their medical team, including the value of emotional intelligence and the role of behavioral styles.

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Cheri Lindle, MEd, ThyCa Volunteer. [All,SR]

2023-10-14 08:00 am

204 Roundtable: Discussion for radioactive iodine resistant thyroid cancer survivors. How do we manage our care? [Adv,AYA,H,Ped,PF]

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Anjali Kapoor-Davis [ThyCa Volunteer]

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Valronica Scales, PhD [ThyCa Volunteer]

2023-10-14 08:00 am

205 Choosing a thyroid surgeon: Understanding differences in thyroid surgeons’ values, approach, and decision-making in thyroid cancer. [All,SR]

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James Wu, MD [Endocrine Surgeon]

2023-10-14 09:00 am

210 Welcome and announcements. [All]

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Gary Bloom [ThyCa Executive Director]

2023-10-14 09:15 am

211 The ABCs of thyroid cancer: Explaining key terms, concepts, and initial diagnostic and treatment steps. [All,SR,VP]

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Jennifer A. Sipos, MD [Endocrinologist]

2023-10-14 09:15 am

212 Drugs in development for RAI-refractory differentiated thyroid cancer. New Molecular Targets. [Adv,AYA,H,N,Ped,PF,SR]

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Daniel Bowles, MD [Medical Oncologist]

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Mabel Ryder, MD [Endocrinologist]

2023-10-14 09:15 am

213 Medullary thyroid cancer in 2023: Considerations before, during, and after surgery. [M,SR]

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Mark E. Zafereo, MD [Head and Neck Surgeon]

2023-10-14 09:15 am

214 An overview of the International Thyroid Oncology Group (ITOG), its latest clinical trials, and its cooperative relationship with ThyCa. [All,SR]

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Bryan R. Haugen, MD [Endocrinologist]

2023-10-14 09:15 am

215 Haga sus preguntas a el médico en español. [SR]

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Carlos S. Duque, MD [Cirujano de Cabeza y Cuello]

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Danica M. Vodopivec, MD [Endocrinólogo Oncológico]

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Maria Albuja-Cruz, MD [Endocrine Surgeon]

2023-10-14 10:45 am

231 The changing landscape of papillary and follicular thyroid cancer management: What do patients need to know? [AYA,H,N,Ped,PF,SR]

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Bryan R. Haugen, MD [Endocrinologist]

2023-10-14 12:15 pm

232 Surgical complications: Voice issues and other problems. [Adv,AYA,N,Ped,PF,SR,VP]

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David Myssiorek, MD, FACS [Otolaryngologist]

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Holly Reckers, BM, MA, CCC-SLP [Speech-Language Pathologist and Singing Voice Specialist]

2023-10-14 10:45 am

233 Medullary thyroid cancer: Update on medical management. [M,SR]

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Danica M. Vodopivec, MD [Oncologic Endocrinologist]

2023-10-14 10:45 am

234 Roundtable: Discussion about rare fusions (ALK, nTRK, RET) in thyroid cancer. [All,SR]

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Maria E. Cabanillas, MD [Oncologic Endocrinologist]

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Julie Martwick [ThyCa Volunteer]

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Susan Spinosa [ThyCa Volunteer, VP]

2023-10-14 10:45 am

235 Managing post-thyroidectomy hypocalcemia (hypoparathyroidism). [All,SR]

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Maria Albuja-Cruz, MD [Endocrine Surgeon]

2023-10-14 10:45 am

236 Una explicación sobre la vigilancia activa en español. [SR, VP]

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Fabian Pitoia, MD [Endocrinologo]

2023-10-14 10:45 am

241 Precision medicine in thyroid cancer: the role of molecular diagnostics in optimizing care for thyroid cancer patients. [All,SR]

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Theodora Pappa, MD, PhD [Onco-Endocrinologist]

2023-10-14 12:15 pm

242 Overview and discussion about thyroid cancer, fertility, and pregnancy. [Adv,H,M,N,PF,SR,VP]

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Kaniksha Desai, MD, ECNU [Endocrinologist]

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Caroline T. Nguyen, MD [Endocrinologist]

2023-10-14 12:15 pm

243 Ask a doctor your questions about medullary thyroid cancer. [M,SR]

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Naifa L. Busaidy, MD [Endocrinologist]

2023-10-14 12:15 pm

244 Updates on the management of anaplastic thyroid cancer. [A,SR]

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Bryan R. Haugen, MD [Endocrinologist]

2023-10-14 12:15 pm

245 Am I a candidate for a non-surgical treatment option? A discussion about percutaneous alcohol ablation, and thermal ablation procedures. [Adv,AYA,H,M,N,Ped,PF,SR,VP]

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Agustin A. Andrade, MD, ECNU [Endocrinologist]

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Giovanni Mauri, MD [Interventional Radiologist]

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Ralph P. Tufano, MD, MBA, FACS [Head and Neck Endocrine Surgeon]

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Jennifer Holkem, [SYT Founder, Moderator]

2023-10-14 01:45 pm

251 Future treatments, and emerging and future trials for advanced papillary, follicular, poorly differentiated, or anaplastic thyroid cancer. [A,Adv,AYA,H,N,Ped,PF,SR]

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Sarah Hamidi, MD [Oncologic Endocrinologist]

2023-10-14 01:45 pm

252 Being your own patient advocate. Do I have the right medical team for my situation? Should I consider getting a second opinion? Do I need an oncologist for my care? [Adv,AYA,H,M,Ped,PF,SR]

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Naifa L. Busaidy, MD [Endocrinologist]

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Sarah C. Oltmann, MD [Endocrine Surgeon]

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Erik Blomain, MD, PhD [Radiation Oncologist and Patient Advocate]

2023-10-14 01:45 pm

253 Medullary thyroid cancer roundtable: Breakout rooms by disease status to talk after hearing from some of the doctors. [M]

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Bill Nelson [ThyCa Volunteer]

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Kelley Pratt [ThyCa Volunteer]

2023-10-14 01:45 pm

254 Roundtable: AYA thyroid cancer and a discussion on friendships, dating, relationships, and how thyroid cancer affects them. [AYA,H,M,Ped,PF,SR,VP]

For people ages 18 to 39.

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Julia E. Noel, MD [Head and Neck Surgeon]

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Kaniksha Desai, MD, ECNU [Endocrinologist]

2023-10-14 01:45 pm

255 The use of Thyrogen versus T4 withdrawal to prepare for radioactive iodine treatment or scans and/or for stimulated thyroglobulin testing, with or without scans. [Adv,AYA,H,N,Ped,PF,SR,VP]

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Sarimar N. Agosto Salgado, MD [Oncologic Endocrinologist]

2023-10-14 03:15 pm

261 Immune-based therapies for follicular cell-derived thyroid cancers (or DTC/ATC). 1. Immunotherapy for advanced thyroid cancer - Preclinical studies. 2. TSHR CART trial/preclinical data in RAI refractory metastatic thyroid cancers. [A,Adv,AYA,H,M,Ped,PF,SR]

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Jena D. French, PhD [Researcher]

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John A. Copland, III, PhD [Biologist]

2023-10-14 03:15 pm

262 Update on treatment of anaplastic thyroid cancer. [A,SR]

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Maria E. Cabanillas, MD [Oncologic Endocrinologist]

2023-10-14 03:15 pm

263 CAR T-cell therapy for medullary thyroid cancer: The personal story and the science. [M,SR,VP]

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Roger B. Cohen, MD [Medical Oncologist]

2023-10-14 03:15 pm

264 When to use radioactive iodine, and how much to use. [Adv,AYA,H,Ped,PF,SR,VP]

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Douglas Van Nostrand, MD [Nuclear Medicine Physician]

2023-10-14 03:15 pm

265 Creative Responses to Cancer with the Arts. [All,SR]

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Rolf Stavig, LCSW [Oncology Social Worker]

2023-10-14 04:45 pm

271 Panel discussion: Question and answer session. We will address whatever questions have come up as the meeting has progressed. [All,SR]

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R. Michael Tuttle, MD [Endocrinologist]

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Jennifer R. Wang, MD, PhD [Otolaryngologist]

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Sarimar N. Agosto Salgado, MD [Oncologic Endocrinologist] VP

2023-10-14 04:45 pm

272 Immunotherapy in follicular cell-derived thyroid cancers. [A,Adv,AYA,H,M,Ped,PF,SR]

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Jochen J. Lorch, MD, MSc [Medical Oncologist]

2023-10-14 04:45 pm

273 Future treatments, and emerging and future trials for advanced medullary thyroid cancer. [M,SR]

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Sarah Hamidi, MD [Oncologic Endocrinologist]

2023-10-14 04:45 pm

274 Expression of Illness: Bryn Silverman will host an advanced screening of her short documentary chronicling her experience with papillary thyroid cancer. [All,IP,SR]

A Q&A with Bryn and producer/caregiver Naveen Chaubal will follow.
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Naveen Chaubal [Producer]

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Bryn Silverman [Filmmaker and Thyroid Cancer Survivor]

2023-10-14 04:45 pm

275 Poorly differentiated thyroid cancer roundtable: What have we learned this weekend. [Adv,PF]

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Julie Martwick [ThyCa Volunteer]

2023-10-14 04:45 pm

276 Roundtable: Mindful therapeutics through art. [All,IP]

This session will be hands on and have a limit of 30 participants because of the supplies provided/used.

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Vicki Mackie [Executive Director of Sites and Insights, Inc.]

2023-10-14 09:15 pm

284 Expression of Illness: Bryn Silverman will host an advanced screening of her short documentary chronicling her experience with papillary thyroid cancer. [All,IP,SR]

A Q&A with Bryn and producer/caregiver Naveen Chaubal will follow.
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Naveen Chaubal [Producer]

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Bryn Silverman [Filmmaker and Thyroid Cancer Survivor]

2023-10-15 07:30 am

300 Early morning walk at Bluff Lake. [All, IP]

Outside Crystal III

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Brandee Brantley Rockett [ThyCa Volunteer, Host]

2023-10-15 08:30 am

301 Patient advocacy issues in the era of pandemic and digital health. [Adv,SR]

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Erik Blomain, MD, PhD [Radiation Oncologist and Patient Advocate]

2023-10-15 08:30 am

302 Roundtable: Multigenerational family communications during thyroid cancer. [All,SR]

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Cheri Lindle [ThyCa Volunteer]

2023-10-15 08:30 am

303 Medullary thyroid cancer roundtable: Questions as we begin day 3. [M]

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Karen Geisenberger [ThyCa Volunteer]

2023-10-15 08:30 am

304 Why should I attend a support group? [All]

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Abby Melendez [Director of Support Groups]

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Theresa Wickerham, ThyCa Volunteer

2023-10-15 08:30 am

305 Lets talk about palliative care and hospice. [All,SR,VP]

This session will help you understand how palliative care can provide you with support and improve your quality of life and when it may be time to consider hospice. What can you do to manage the impact your illness has on your life? We will talk about physical symptoms as well as emotional and spiritual well-being.
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Megan E. Rau, MD, MPH, FACP [Geriatrics and Palliative Care Physician]

2023-10-15 09:40 am

311 Welcome and announcements. [All]

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Gary Bloom [ThyCa Executive Director]

2023-10-15 10:00 am

321 What is radiation oncology and how is it used in our thyroid cancer journey? [All,SR]

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Ryan Lanning, MD, PhD [Radiation Oncologist]

2023-10-15 10:00 am

322 How to be your best advocate for surgery. [Adv,AYA,H,N,Ped,PF,SR]

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Sarah C. Oltmann, MD [Endocrine Surgeon]

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James Wu, MD [Endocrine Surgeon]

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Anupam Kotwal, MD [Endocrinologist]

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Kimberly A. Vanderveen, MD, MAS, FACS

2023-10-15 10:00 am

323 Thyroid cancer roundtable: A discussion on fitness and exercise. [All]

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Aime T. Franco, PhD [Researcher]

2023-10-15 10:00 am

324 The role of TKIs in advanced thyroid cancer care, and the practical management of the side effects our patients experience. [All,SR]

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Brenna Newfell, NP [Nurse Pracitioner]

2023-10-15 10:00 am

325 Roundtable: Learn about volunteering with ThyCa. This session will answer your questions about becoming a support group facilitator, a toll-free number volunteer, ThyCa Person-to-Person volunteer, or a social media volunteer. [All,SR]

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Anjali Kapoor-Davis [ThyCa Board Member]

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Daria Jerauld [ThyCa Board Member]

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Valronica Scales, PhD [ThyCa Volunteer]

2023-10-15 11:30 am

331 Test your cancer: Genomic cancer testing overview. [All]

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Catherine Shappley, MSN, RN

2023-10-15 11:30 am

332 Healing through writing about a cancer journey. [All]

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Anjali Kapoor-Davis [ThyCa Volunteer]

2023-10-15 11:30 am

333 Caregivers' roundtable: Taking care of ourselves while taking care of our loved one. [All]

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Charlotte Bayala [ThyCa Volunteer]

2023-10-15 11:30 am

334 Adjusting to thyroid cancer across the cancer care continuum. [All,SR,VP]

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Alaina Carr, PhD [Clinical Psychologist]

2023-10-15 11:30 am

335 Combining science and art for healing. [All,SR]

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Vicki Mackie [Executive Director Sites and Insights, Inc.]

2023-10-15 11:30 am

336 Ethanol ablation roundtable: Patients share their experiences. [Adv,AYA,H,Ped,PF]

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Daria Jerauld, PhD [ThyCa Volunteer]

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Valronica Scales, PhD [ThyCa Volunteer]

2023-10-15 01:00 pm

341 Working with your physician to determine the best treatment for you. [Adv,H,PF,SR]

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Megan R. Haymart, MD [Endocrinologist]

2023-10-15 01:00 pm

342 Understanding thyroid hormone replacement therapy. A discussion about preparations, dosing, monitoring and TSH targets. [All,SR]

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Jacqueline Jonklaas, MD, PhD, MPH [Endocrinologist], VP

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Maria Papaleontiou, MD [Endocrinologist]

2023-10-15 01:00 pm

343 Healthy nutrition and exercise tips to help you learn how to live healthier and fitter after a cancer diagnosis. [All]

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Catalina Ovalle, BSND [Nutritionist]

2023-10-15 01:00 pm

344 Pediatric thyroid cancer. Ask a doctor your questions about pediatric thyroid cancer, from minimally invasive to advanced disease. [Ped, VP]

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Luz E. Castellanos, MD [Pediatric Endocrinologist]

2023-10-15 01:00 pm

345 Disparities in thyroid cancer care: Why access matters. [All,SR]

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Debbie W. Chen, MD [Endocrinologist]

2023-10-15 02:30 pm

351 The importance of lifetime follow-up. [A,Adv,AYA,H,M,Ped,PF,SR]

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Amanda LaGreca, MD [Endocrinologist]

2023-10-15 02:30 pm

352 The risks of secondary cancers from radioactive iodine treatment. [Adv,AYA,H,M,N,Ped,PF,SR]

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Erik Blomain, MD, PhD [Radiation Oncologist and Patient Advocate]

2023-10-15 02:30 pm

353 Medullary thyroid cancer roundtable: Including MEN2 and familial MTC. [M]

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Mary Seemueller [ThyCa Volunteer]

2023-10-15 02:30 pm

354 Refresh and restore with guided relaxation [All]

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Donna Sherman

2023-10-15 02:30 pm

355 Radioactive iodine roundtable: Discussion about management of side effects, as well as safety guidelines for after you leave the dosing center. [AYA,H,N,Ped,PF]

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Anupam Kotwal, MD [Endocrinologist]

2023-10-15 03:40 pm

361 Conference wrap-up: Resources and next steps after the conference, your feedback on the conference, and suggestions for next year. [All]

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Gary Bloom [ThyCa Executive Director]

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Colleen Dolinish
ThyCa Program Coordinator

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Frequently Asked Questions - Virtual Attendance

While most of the conference sessions are geared toward people diagnosed with thyroid cancer, there will also be specific sessions for caregivers. Anyone worldwide who is interested in thyroid cancer is welcome to join us.
Fill out this registration form and you will receive an email with login credentials for the days of the conference. If you need assistance, please email conference@thyca.org.
The conference is free to attend either in-person or virtually, so invite your friends and family to join too! If you would like to support the conference production or other ThyCa programs, please consider making a donation.
On the days of the conference you can log in with the credentials from your registration email. You can even test logging in the day before the conference begins to confirm your credentials work. Just like an in-person conference, you will be able to explore the exhibit hall, and attend sessions. You will need to follow the schedule to attend sessions at the correct times. You can interact with other attendees in the Meet-up Lounge, which will feature multiple chat rooms. Don’t worry if you miss a session, we will record sessions for later playback.
  • Go to https://thycaconference.vfairs.com/
  • Click the Login button at the top of the page.
  • Enter the email address and password you used when you registered for the conference.
  • You are now in the conference platform! If you are having issues accessing the conference platform, email conference@thyca.org
  • Once you log in, you will see an info "desk" in the middle of the virtual conference home page. You can go to the info desk at any time and ask questions.
We encourage everyone to check out ThyCa’s Conference Exhibit Hall. Many of our sponsors will have information booths where you can learn about the drugs they provide for different members of ThyCa‘s community. Additionally, ThyCa will have our own information table where you can find some of our materials and learn how to order printed copies. ThyCa will also have spirit gear that you can order to help create thyroid cancer awareness. For more information on visiting a booth.
One of the choices on the registration form is “Include Name and Email in Conference Directory.” If you select Yes, your information will be included in the Conference Directory. Note: if you select No or leave this question blank, you will be left out of the Directory. After the conference, we will provide all conference registrants with a copy of the Directory. You can also exchange information individually with others at the conference.
  • Find a comfortable and quiet space to focus.
  • Plan to enter the conference at least 15 minutes before the first event to watch the welcome video and get used to navigating the virtual platform.
  • Plan ahead and choose the sessions you want to join in advance.
  • Make time to visit the exhibit hall. At the allotted times, exhibitor representatives will be live at each booth to chat with and ask questions.
  • Connect with other attendees in the Meet-Up Lounge between sessions.
Recordings of select conference sessions will be available a few days after the event on the virtual conference platform. Use your login information to access the recordings. Additionally, after the conference, recorded conference sessions will be added to ThyCa's YouTube Channel.
Email conference@thyca.org for conference questions and tech support. We want to help clear up any confusion you may have while we count down to the beginning of the conference, on October 13th. Once the conference starts, you can also go to the help desk on the virtual conference home page to have your questions answered.
ThyCa is an international nonprofit organization committed to making sure that no one diagnosed with thyroid cancer needs to go through this journey alone. To fulfill its mission of providing trusted information and a community of support to those impacted by the disease, ThyCa offers medically reviewed educational materials about all types of thyroid cancer, as well as support group meetings, workshops, and this conference. Now more than 25 years since its inception, ThyCa remains committed to creating an environment where people can learn and share their thyroid cancer experience and create hope for all. For more information, visit www.thyca.org or email thyca@thyca.org.
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Frequently Asked Questions - In-Person Attendance

While most of the conference sessions are geared toward people diagnosed with thyroid cancer, there will also be specific sessions for caregivers. Anyone worldwide who is interested in thyroid cancer is welcome to join us.
Fill out this registration form and you will receive an email receipt. If you need assistance, please email conference@thyca.org.
The conference is free to attend, so invite your friends and family to join too.
Tickets are $70.00 per person and can be purchased on the registration form. This will be a fun-filled night where we all come together to reach much needed funds for Thyroid Cancer Research. To date, ThyCa has invested almost $3 million in thyroid cancer research.
DoubleTree by Hilton Denver Hotel, 3203 Quebec Street, Denver, Colorado 80207, United States. Phone 303-321-3333.
Please reserve a hotel room at the DoubleTree Hotel to get the discounted rate ThyCa has negotiated with the hotel. If you made a hotel reservation but have not received your email confirmation or need to make changes, contact the Doubletree Hotel at (303) 321-3333.
Yes. Please register and pick up your name badge and information bag in the Colorado I&II Room on the first floor of the DoubleTree by Hilton Denver Hotel and be sure to wear your badge whenever you are at a conference-related event. Registration is open:
  • Thursday, October 12: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
  • Friday, October 13: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Saturday, October 14: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Sunday, October 15: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Yes, you can register on Thursday, October 12 from 6 – 9 p.m. If you already registered online, you can pick up your name badge and information bag in the Colorado I&II Room on the first floor of the DoubleTree by Hilton Denver Hotel. Stick around for snacks and meet other early registrants and get tips for navigating this year’s events.
Denver International Airport offers light rail service called the Denver Regional Transportation District (RTD) Rail System (rtd-denver.com). Take the light rail to the Central Park Station stop. You can either walk the 3/4 mile to the DoubleTree from here or take an Uber or Lyft.
To get the light rail, once you arrive at the airport, head toward the Westin Hotel, located on the south side of the airport, to catch the RTD train. Tickets are $10.50 full fare or $5.25 Seniors fare (age 65-plus, as well as individuals with disabilities and Medicare recipients). Once on the RTD train, the ride takes about 22 minutes.
Here are some of the nearby choices:
In the hotel lobby – Knife and Board
  • .1 miles – Burgers & Crafts Shakes and Fries
  • .3 miles – Blackjack Pizza and Salads, Bluefin Sushi Bar, Chik-Fil-A, Noodles & Co, Quiznos, Smashburger, Sonic
  • .6 miles – Bluefish Sushi, Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood, Neveria La Mexicana
Recordings of select conference sessions will be available a few days after the event on the virtual conference platform. Use your login information to access the recordings. Additionally, after the conference, recorded conference sessions will be added to ThyCa's YouTube Channel.
ThyCa is an international nonprofit organization committed to making sure that no one diagnosed with thyroid cancer needs to go through this journey alone. To fulfill its mission of providing trusted information and a community of support to those impacted by the disease, ThyCa offers medically reviewed educational materials about all types of thyroid cancer, as well as support group meetings, workshops, and this conference. Now more than 25 years since its inception, ThyCa remains committed to creating an environment where people can learn and share their thyroid cancer experience and create hope for all. For more information, visit www.thyca.org or email thyca@thyca.org.
If you would like to support the conference production or other ThyCa programs, please consider making a donation.
Why Clear Cache and Cookies?
Clearing the cache and cookies from a web browser is an important first-step for almost any troubleshooting for internet browsing. The 'cache' is a tool used by your internet browser to speed up the page loading process. However, sometimes it can cause a problem when websites are updated and developed as files saved in the cache may conflict with what's actually coded into the website. Clearing cache and cookies is a way we can be sure that any issues you may come across are actually something wrong with the website, rather than inconsistencies caused by using different browsers.
Keyboard Shortcut for Most Browsers
If you are using Internet Explorer, Edge, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox you can quickly clear cache with a keyboard shortcut. While in your browser, press Ctrl + Shift + Delete simultaneously on the keyboard to open the appropriate window.
If clearing the Cache and Cookies on your device does not solve the problem, please email: conference@thyca.org