Gene May Guide Thyroid Cancer Treatment
A specific gene mutation may be useful in predicting the level of aggression of thyroid cancer and help guide treatment options and follow-up care, according to a new study by UCSF. The mutation, called BRAF V600E, is a genetic alteration in the BRAF oncogene, a modified gene believed to cause cancer.

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Michael Alvarado, M.D.
Assistant Professor in Residence
Division of General Surgery

David Chang, M.D.
Assistant Clinical Professor
Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Glenn Egrie, M.D.
Assistant Clinical Professor
Division of Pediatric Surgery

Shin Hirose, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery
Division of Pediatric Surgery

Edward Kim, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery
Division of General Surgery

Jasleen Kukreja, M.D.
Assistant Professor in Residence
Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Michael Lavrsen, M.D.
Visiting Assistant Professor
Division of Pediatric Surgery

Tippie MacKenzie, M.D.
Assistant Professor in Residence
Division of Pediatric Surgery

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Assistant Professor in Residence
Division of Pediatric Surgery

Wen Shen, M.D.
Assistant Professor in Residence
Division of General Surgery

Qizhi Tang, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor in Residence
Division of Transplant Surgery

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