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In Norway, approximately 500 new cases of thyroid cancer are diagnosed annually. About half of those diagnosed are less than 50 years old, and females constitute two thirds of the patients. The incidence of thyroid cancer is on the rise both in Norway and worldwide. Fortunately, the prognosis is quite good, and most patients are cured by surgery alone. Because the surgical treatment often... Read more