Otolaryngologist, head and neck surgeon Francis T. Hall discusses the evaluation of thyroid nodules, which primarily aims to determine the likelihood of malignancy. He then reviews the treatment of thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer, including recent advances in management
Missed opportunities over 18 months mean ovarian cancer will be fatal
Missed opportunities over 18 months mean ovarian cancer will be fatal

A patient diagnosed with stage IIB ovarian cancer reflects on her recent experience, and what lessons it holds for the doctors of the women in the future who present with this subtle disease
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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