Thymic humoral factor. It helps your immune system run smoothly. Your thyroid is an endocrine gland like the thymus. The thyroid is higher up in your body, in your neck. While both glands are a ...
The thyroid gland, a butterfly-shaped organ in the front of your neck, produces hormones that regulate metabolism, support growth and promote brain development, among other vital functions.
Learn about MSK’s active surveillance program for papillary thyroid cancer, which allows many people to avoid unnecessary surgery and the risks that come with it.