Thyroid Gland Anaplastic Carcinoma

general

A primary carcinoma of the thyroid gland composed of undifferentiated cells. The malignant cells demonstrate evidence of epithelial differentiation, either by immunohistochemistry or electron microscopic studies. Microscopically, in the majority of cases there is a mixture of spindle, epithelioid, and giant cells. The vast majority of the patients present with a rapidly enlarging neck mass. The clinical course is usually aggressive.

Centers

Active Trials

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Cancer Funding

Specific Cancer Types(1)

Name	Centers	Active Trials
Thyroid Gland Anaplastic Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma Pattern	—	—

Top Centers for Thyroid Gland Anaplastic Carcinoma(31)

Ranked by research excellence score (trials · grants · publications). Methodology →

#	Center	Research Tier	Active Trials	Cancer Funding	Score
1	University of Michigan Rogel Cancer CenterAnn Arbor, MI NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	69.8
2	Stanford Cancer InstitutePalo Alto, CA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	69.8
3	The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research InstituteColumbus, OH NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	69.8
4	City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer CenterDuarte, CA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	69.8
5	Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of UtahSalt Lake City, UT NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	69.8
6	Cleveland Clinic Cancer CenterCleveland, OH Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	69.8
7	Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterNew York, NY NCI Comprehensive		—	—	47.3
8	UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer CenterChapel Hill, NC NCI Comprehensive		—	—	47.3
9	Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer CenterRochester, MN NCI Comprehensive		—	—	47.3
10	The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer CenterHouston, TX NCI Comprehensive		—	—	47.3
11	Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center UT Southwestern Medical CenterDallas, TX NCI Comprehensive		—	—	47.3
12	Winship Cancer InstituteAtlanta, GA NCI Comprehensive		—	—	47.3
13	University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer CenterMadison, WI NCI Comprehensive		—	—	47.3
14	University of Colorado Cancer CenterAurora, CO NCI Comprehensive		—	—	47.3
15	Moffitt Cancer CenterTampa, FL NCI Comprehensive		—	—	47.3
16	Case Comprehensive Cancer CenterCleveland, OH NCI Comprehensive		—	—	47.3
17	University of Virginia Cancer CenterCharlottesville, VA NCI Comprehensive		—	—	47.3
18	The University of Arizona Cancer CenterTucson, AZ NCI Comprehensive		—	—	47.3
19	Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer CenterMilwaukee, WI		—	—	47.3
20	Holden Comprehensive Cancer CenterIowa City, IA NCI Comprehensive		—	—	47.3
21	The University of Kansas Cancer CenterKansas City, KS NCI Comprehensive		—	—	47.3
22	Boston University Cancer CenterBoston, MA		—	—	47.3
23	Karmanos Cancer InstituteDetroit, MI NCI Comprehensive		—	—	47.3
24	Houston Methodist Dr. Mary and Ron Neal Cancer CenterHouston, TX		—	—	47.3
25	Penn State Cancer InstituteHershey, PA		—	—	47.3
26	The Jackson Laboratory Cancer CenterBar Harbor, ME NCI Basic_laboratory		—	—	47.3
27	University of Cincinnati Cancer CenterCincinnati, OH		—	—	47.3
28	Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, FloridaJacksonville, FL		—	—	47.3
29	Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, ArizonaScottsdale, AZ		—	—	47.3
30	Tampa General Hospital Cancer InstituteTampa, FL		—	—	47.3
31	Louisiana Cancer Research CenterNew Orleans, LA		—	—	47.3

Research tier badges reflect trial volume, NIH grant funding, and publication impact — not clinical outcomes or patient satisfaction. Learn about our methodology →