In thyroid carcinoma, certain SNHG family members (e.g., SNHG7, SNHG15, SNHG12, SNHG14) have been reported as oncogenes, while others (e.g., SNHG3, SNHG5) may function as tumor suppressors—a discrepancy warranting further investigation. The gene discussed is SNHG12; the disease is thyroid gland carcinoma.