Oxfordshire Cancer Information

Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals NHS Trust

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Introduction

The endocrine system consists of a network of glands which produce and control hormones in the body. These include: the pituitary gland, the pancreas, the thyroid and adrenal glands.

This section contains information about endocrine tumours. It will help you to find information on:

  • How they are diagnosed.
  • What causes endocrine tumours.
  • Treatment you may receive.
  • What happens after treatment.
  • General information and support that is available for people affected by cancers of the endocrine system.

The sites listed here are specifically for anyone affected by thyroid cancer.

You can find out more about other help available for all types of cancers including coping with finances and personal relationships in  the living with cancer section of this website.

All the websites we link to have been checked and rated according to the quality of the information they provide visit How we select links for this website to find out more.

If you have found other sites helpful please contact us and we will add them to the site.

Page last edited: 17 December 2009

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