Patient Resources | Overview
Thyroid Center webinars
Join Drs. Ari Wassner and Biren Modi as they discuss how we treat thyroid cancer and why experience matters.
Join Drs. Wassner and Modi as they discuss topics related to thyroid health during our “Thyroid nodules in kids: Why multidisciplinary care matters” webinar.
Our resources
When your child is diagnosed with a thyroid disorder, your questions and concerns can sometimes feel overwhelming. At Boston Children's, our approach to treatment is more than medical and surgical care. It's also education and support for your entire family.
We hope you find these resources helpful in preparing for your visit and understanding the journey ahead.
External resources
Please note that neither Boston Children’s Hospital nor the Thyroid Center at Boston Children’s unreservedly endorses all of the information found at the sites listed below. These links are provided as a resource.
The American Thyroid Association: This organization offers a variety of patient-friendly resources, including those about pediatric thyroid disease.
ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors’ Association: A non-profit organization dedicated to providing information and support for patients with thyroid cancer, including children and adolescents.
Coping and support resources
No parent wants their child to be ill, and it's important to remember that you aren’t alone. There's a lot of support available here at Boston Children’s for you and your family. Here are some of the ways we can help:
Patient education: From the office visit to pre-op to the recovery room, the clinicians in the Thyroid Center will be on hand to walk you through your child’s treatment and help answer any questions you may have. They will also reach out to you by phone, continuing the care and support you received while at Boston Children’s.
Parent to parent: Want to talk with someone whose child has been treated for a thyroid disorder? We can often put you in touch with other families who have been through similar experiences and can share with you their experience at Boston Children’s.
Social work: Our clinical social workers have helped many other families of children with thyroid disorders. Your social worker can offer counseling and assistance with issues such as coping with your child’s diagnosis, stresses relating to coping with illness, and dealing with financial difficulties.