Calendar of Events

We welcome people at all stages of testing, treatment, and follow-up for thyroid cancer, as well as family members and friends. All times are local.

Ongoing

Every Month ThyCa Support Groups are located around the United States and in Honduras and Ireland. A complete list of groups, meetings, and contacts is on the Local Support Groups page.
Every Month ThyCa’s Free Webinars and Videos with Thyroid Cancer Experts, on all types of thyroid cancer. Watch and listen anytime.
Every Month Rally for Research: Year-Round Activities, Special Events, and News about ThyCa’s Thyroid Cancer Research Grants and more.
Every January
Worldwide
Thyroid Awareness Month for all thyroid diseases is an observance created by the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists to raise awareness of hypothyroidism, Graves’ disease, thyroid cancer, and more. ThyCa is pleased to support this observance, and to provide the AACE Neck Check cards plus many other free materials for awareness and education about thyroid cancer. For more information, visit the Raise Awareness page or email your request with your complete mailing address to thyca@thyca.org.
Every September
Worldwide
Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month. Worldwide observance sponsored by ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors’ Association, Inc., with many partnering organizations. Community group outreach, workplace displays, Facebook outreach, media outreach, educational events, support group meetings, and more are initiated by volunteers worldwide. For free materials (download or by mail) plus helpful tips on spreading the word, both during this month and throughout the year, visit the Raise Awareness page.  You may also read the Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month press release.

2026

Apr. 14,
virtual:
7:00-8:00 pm, ET
Join Triage Health for a FREE webinar about health insurance options for immigrants. Non-citizens of the United States may have different rights to health care based on a variety of factors. This session will explain the health insurance and health care options available for different types of immigrants, including those who are lawfully present in the U.S. This webinar will be delivered in Spanish. + FREE CE for professionals. Details and registration.
April 16:
virtual
12:00 – 1:00 pm ET
Free webinar: Why Telling Your Story Matters During & After a Cancer Diagnosis—a powerful webinar on connection, healing and sharing your cancer experience. Being diagnosed with cancer can feel isolating, overwhelming and disorienting. In this awareness webinar, patients and caregivers come together to talk honestly about why telling your story matters. Through their lived experiences, the panel explores the emotional weight of a cancer journey, the healing power of connection and how sharing what you’ve been through can help others feel less alone. Hosted by THANC Foundation, ThyCa, and SPOHNC. Sponsored by Eisai. Details and registration.
April 22:
virtual
1:00 – 2:30 pm ET
Medicare Made Simple: A Guide for First-Time Enrollees.  Free Webinar for cancer patients, caregivers, and health care professionals. Sponsored by the nonprofit Triage Cancer. ThyCa is pleased to be a supporting partner for this event. Free continuing education credits to nurses, social workers, board certified patient advocates, and human resources professionals. Details and registration
May 15-16:
virtual
10:00 am – 6:00 pm ET
Cancer-related topics including navigating finances, health and disability insurance, employment rights, advocacy, and more. Designed for individuals diagnosed with cancer, caregivers, advocates, and oncology health care professionals. This event covers key information needed to help navigate practical issues, minimize the financial burden of a cancer diagnosis, and reduce stress. Free Conference for cancer patients, caregivers, and health care professionals. Sponsored by the nonprofit Triage Cancer. ThyCa is pleased to be a community partner for this event. Free continuing education credits to nurses, social workers, board certified patient advocates, and human resources professionals. Details and registration.
May 27:
virtual
1:00 – 2:30 pm ET
Coping with Stress.  Free Webinar for cancer patients, caregivers, and health care professionals. Sponsored by the nonprofit Triage Cancer. ThyCa is pleased to be a supporting partner for this event. Free continuing education credits to nurses, social workers, board certified patient advocates, and human resources professionals. Details and registration
June 26:
virtual
8:45 am-
4:00 pm, ET
Balancing treatment and work, disclosure considerations, communication strategies, managing side effects, doctors’ perspective, and more. Free conference for cancer patients, caregivers, and health care professionals. Sponsored by the nonprofit Cancer and Careers. Free continuing education credits to nurses, social workers, board certified patient advocates, and human resources professionals. Details and registration
Oct. 2-4
The 29th Annual International Thyroid Cancer Survivors’ Conference. Attend this free conference in-person or virtually. Sponsored by ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors’ Association, Inc. Information will be posted on the ThyCa Conferences page.

 

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Updated March 2, 2026

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