To commemorate World Thyroid Day, the Hospital da Luz is providing a free information session about diseases of the thyroid that will be open to the public. The session will take place on May 25th, 2012 from 14h00 - 15h00, in the auditorium of the Hospital da Luz. The presentation will given in Portuguese only. The following topics will be discussed: The Thyroid and its Function Nodular Disease and Thyroid Carcinoma Functional Disturbances of the Thyroid: Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism Thyroid Surgery If you are interested in attending the information session, please register online.