Endocrine Abstracts

Background : The aim of this study was to investigate trends in incidence, mortality and survival for thyroid cancer, in Scotland.Methods : Thyroid cancer registration data (for the period 1960-1997) were obtained from the Scottish Cancer Registry and death registration data (1960-1999) were provided by the General Register Office, Scotland. Trends were examined using rate calculations and relative survival analysis.Results : During the period 1960-1997, the age-standa...