About TFA

The Thyroid Foundation of America (TFA) was founded in 1985 by Dr. Lawrence C. Wood with a grant from two individuals whose mother died of thyroid cancer. A membership organization, TFA is supported by contributions. Information, support services, and referrals to thyroid specialists are free to all.

TFA seeks to ensure timely, accurate diagnosis, appropriate treatment, and ongoing support for all individuals with thyroid disease. TFA educates and encourages individuals with thyroid disorders by providing medically accurate information and referrals to thyroid specialists and by working with other thyroid-related patient and physician associations to improve the quality and accessibility of thyroid information and education.