Twenty-Seven Million Americans Thyroid Disorders May Be Affected by Thyroid Disorders the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists Thyroid Expert Discusses Ways to Diagnose and Treat Thyroid Dysfunction January 2009- January is Thyroid Awareness Month and what better time to urge Americans to do their part to stamp out common thyroid problems? According to the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE), as many as 27 million Americans may be affected by thyroid disorders such as hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism, although more than half remain undiagnosed or misdiagnosed. Thyroid problems are also more prevalent than diabetes. Dr. Daniel Duick, President of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, talks about the prevalence of thyroid dysfunction in the United States and discusses the most common types of thyroid problems. He also sheds light on the common misdiagnosis of thyroid problems and mentions the importance of consulting an endocrinologist to discuss thyroid health. He is joined by Kelly Forman who shares the personal story of her diagnosis with thyroid cancer. Talent/Guest: Dr. Daniel Duick, President of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists Daniel Duick, MD, is President of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists. Dr. Duick specializes in thyroid diseases in general and diagnosis of thyroid nodules and treatment of thyroid cancer in particular. He completed his medical residency and endocrinology fellowship training at both USC Los Angeles County Hospital and Walter Reed Army Medical Center. He subsequently joined the staff of Mayo Clinic (Rochester, MN) before moving to Phoenix, Arizona, where he served as the Director of the Internal Medicine Residency Training Program for 12 years at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center. Dr Duick currently works in private practice at Endocrinology Associates, PA, in Phoenix. Talent/Guest: Kelly Forman, patient Kelly Forman was ...