THURSDAY

Early-bird Evening Social

FRIDAY - conference opened at 3:00 p.m.

Planning group: ThyCa `98 volunteer planners' work session. 
Discussion: Planning to develop national not-for-profit thyroid cancer survivors'
organization. 
Discussion: America Online / Karen Ferguson 
Discussion: Planning local thyroid cancer survivors mutual support groups. 

SATURDAY

Opening comments. 
Open Mike Session 
Hormone Suppression Therapy-repeated in afternoon 
Thyca Lab Tests and What They Mean (repeated in afternoon) 
Talk With A Doc 
Medullary Roundtable Discussion 
Anaplastic Roundtable cancelled due to lack of anaplastic survivors in
attendance. 
Planning ThyCa `99 Work Session 
Low-Iodine Recipe Swap 
Look Good, Feel Better - American Cancer Society 

SUNDAY

Spirituality Service 
Talking With Your Doctor 
Family and Friends Support Discussion 
Starting A Local Support Group in Your Area 
Ask A Pharmacist Roundtable 
What You Need to Know About Radioiodine Therapy 
Nurturing Media Relations for Your Local Thyca Survivors' Support Groups 
Planning a ThyCa USA Web Page 
Wrap-up Session 
Planning for ThyCa `99 Work Session #2

OUTCOMES OF THYCA `98

ThyCa plans to incorporate as a national, not-for-profit thyroid cancer survivors' organization. 

FUTURE CONFERENCES

ThyCa `99 -- Burlington, MA / October 22-24, 1999 / Marriott Hotel 
Thyca 2000 -- Phoenix, AZ 
Thyca 2001 -- Chicago, IL