Before resigning from his position as CEO of Yahoo this weekend, embattled businessman Scott Thompson reportedly told the board he was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. Thompson desired to keep his health private but an anonymous source spoke with The Wall Street Journal, adding depth to this ongoing Yahoo saga. Thompson's decision to step down was partially impacted by his recent diagnosis, according to the source. Thompson received the news during the board's investigation of his academic credentials. The Mayo Clinic's primer on thyroid cancer says this disease has been increasing in frequency within the US lately, likely due to better diagnostic techniques. It is a treatable, potentially curable, disease if properly handled.
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