Doctor Thyroid
151 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★ - 62 ratingsThis show is for thyroid patients determined to improve their quality of life, with the best information available.
You will gain insight from those who have discovered improved well-being regardless of setbacks, and hear from leading healthcare professionals, including endocrinologists, surgeons, functional medicine practitioners, and radiologists.
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Navigating Health Information in the Digital Age: Insights from WebMD’s John Whyte
April 12, 2024 11:53 - 29 minutes - 40.5 MBIn a world where misinformation can spread as rapidly as legitimate data, discerning the truth becomes a critical skill—especially when it comes to our health. Dr. John Whyte, Chief Medical Officer at WebMD, shares his insights on how patients can navigate the sea of health information online to find trustworthy resources and take control of their personal health. The Power of Information Dr. Whyte begins by emphasizing the importance of quality information, which he argues is more acces...
El Cambio en el Tratamiento del Tiroides: La Adopción de la Ablación Tiroidea en Argentina
April 02, 2024 13:30 - 14 minutes - 32.9 MBDurante una entrevista detallada en el podcast RFAMD, el anfitrión Philip James conversó con la Dra. Ana Voogd, una distinguida cirujana de cabeza y cuello con más de 30 años de experiencia, sobre la integración gradual de la terapia de ablación tiroidea en el panorama médico de Argentina. La Dra. Voogd, que dirige el departamento de cirugía de cabeza y cuello en uno de los hospitales más grandes de Argentina, proporcionó perspectivas valiosas sobre el enfoque evolutivo del país hacia el...
The Dangers of Thyroid Ablation and its Rapid Adoption
March 19, 2024 05:19 - 20 minutes - 37.1 MBAs the medical community swiftly embraces thyroid ablation, a groundbreaking non-surgical treatment for thyroid nodules, concerns arise about the potential risks associated with its rapid adoption. Key among these concerns is the lack of ultrasound expertise among practitioners and the contentious decision to treat nodules that may be too small to warrant intervention. This article delves into the insights of Dr. Jagdish Dhingra, a seasoned thyroid surgeon, who highlights the crucial balance...
Revolutionizing Thyroid Treatment: Dr. Emad Kandil Advocates for Thyroid Ablation Over Surgery
March 01, 2024 13:41 - 44 minutes - 75.1 MBIn an enlightening episode of the RFAMD podcast, hosted by Philip James, Dr. Emad Kandil from Tulane University casts a new light on the treatment of thyroid conditions, challenging conventional surgical approaches and advocating for the pioneering method of thyroid ablation. This interview not only delves into Dr. Kandil’s personal journey into medicine but also explores the evolving landscape of thyroid treatment, highlighting the potential benefits of ablation over traditional surgery. ...
Revolutionizing Thyroid Care: Dr. Julia Noel Discusses Ablation and Innovation on The RFAMD Podcast
February 25, 2024 11:20 - 30 minutes - 14 MBPioneering the Future of Thyroid Care: A Conversation with Dr. Julia Noel Palo Alto, CA — In a recent episode of the RFAMD podcast, host Philip James welcomed a trailblazer in the field of thyroid treatment, Dr. Julia Noel of Stanford University School of Medicine. Known for her pioneering work in thyroid ablation, Dr. Noel shared insights on the evolving landscape of thyroid care, emphasizing innovative ablation technologies that are reshaping patient experiences. From Mathematics to Me...
Thyroid Ablation and Quality of Life with Dr. Erivelto Volpi
February 22, 2024 11:10 - 30 minutes - 56.8 MBThyroid Ablation: A Game-Changer in Preserving Quality of Life www.rfamd.com Thyroid disorders, particularly those requiring surgery, have long been a concern for patients due to the potential lifelong dependence on medication and associated quality of life changes. However, a significant shift is occurring in thyroid treatment with the advent of thyroid ablation, a technique that is rapidly gaining preference among patients and physicians alike. The Rise of Thyroid Ablation In a rec...
Thermal Ablation as a Game Changer: It Will Replace 50% of Thyroid Surgeries, Dr. Giovanni Mauri
February 20, 2024 04:32 - 44 minutes - 82.9 MBFIND A THYROID ABLATION DOCTOR at www.rfamd.com FOLLOW @DoctorThyroid #thyroid #thyroidcancer #ultrasound Introduction ⦿ Host: Welcome by the host of the RFAMD podcast. ⦿ Guest: Introduction of Dr. Giovanni Mauri, a medical professional from Milan, Italy. Dr. Mauri's Journey into Medicine ⦿ Childhood Influence: Inspired by his father, a radiologist. ⦿ Career Choice: Fascination with radiology and interventional radiology. ⦿ Family Background: His father worked in diagnostic ra...
UK Doctors Recommended Surgery for Thyroid Goiter, But Italian Doctor Offers Non-Surgical Alternative with RFA
September 29, 2023 05:50 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBSeptember is Thyroid Cancer Awareness Important, surgery isn’t always necessary for treating thyroid cancer. In fact: as many as one in three people have thyroid cancer and do not die from it, rather, with it. In the world of medicine, it’s not uncommon for patients to feel overwhelmed and uncertain when faced with a diagnosis that requires surgery. For Peter Miller, a 64-year-old man from the UK, this was certainly the case when he was diagnosed with thyroid goiter. Three specialists rec...
Revolutionizing Thyroid Cancer Treatment: Ablation over Surgery with Dr. Giovanni Mauri
September 28, 2023 04:32 - 3 minutes - 3.31 MBSeptember is Thyroid Cancer Awareness Important, surgery isn’t always necessary for treating thyroid cancer. In fact: as many as one in three people have thyroid cancer and do not die from it, rather, with it. In this interview, Dr. Giovanni Mauri, an interventional radiologist specializing in ablation for the treatment of various conditions including thyroid cancer, shares his insights with Philip James on the Doctor Thyroid and RFAMD podcasts. Dr. Mauri highlights one of the recent ad...
Dr. Greg Randolph on Patient-Centered Approaches to Thyroid Nodule Treatment
September 27, 2023 04:33 - 10 minutes - 9.33 MBSeptember is Thyroid Cancer Awareness Important, surgery isn’t always necessary for treating thyroid cancer. In fact: as many as one in three people have thyroid cancer and do not die from it, rather, with it. In a comprehensive interview conducted by Philip James from the RFAMD and Doctor Thyroid podcasts, Dr. Greg Randolph from Harvard Medical School shares his insights on patient-centered approaches for treating thyroid nodules. The interview focuses on thyroid ablation, a procedure th...
Dr. Volpi on Thyroid Ablation: Future of Cancer Treatment
September 26, 2023 07:43 - 5 minutes - 5.11 MBSeptember is Thyroid Cancer Awareness Important, surgery isn’t always necessary for treating thyroid cancer. In fact: as many as one in three people have thyroid cancer and do not die from it, rather, with it. We recently had the unique opportunity to converse with esteemed Dr. Erivelto Volpi from Brazil at the Thyroid Ablation Conference held in Italy. As an authority on thyroid treatments, he took the time to share his insights and valuable experience with us. Just a week before, w...
Nerve Protection during Thyroid Ablation: An Interview with Dr. Catherine Sinclair
September 25, 2023 10:12 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBSeptember is Thyroid Cancer Awareness Important, surgery isn’t always necessary for treating thyroid cancer. In fact: as many as one in three people have thyroid cancer and do not die from it, rather, with it. A recent interview from the TNT conference on thyroid ablation in Italy, Philip James of the Doctor Thyroid and RFAMD podcasts had a one-on-one discussion with Dr. Catherine Sinclair, a seasoned head and neck surgeon from Melbourne, Australia. Having served at Mount Sinai in New...
Preserving the Voice: Insights from Dr. Vaninder Dhillon on Thyroid Surgery and Ablation
September 25, 2023 04:04 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBSeptember is Thyroid Cancer Awareness Important, surgery isn’t always necessary for treating thyroid cancer. In fact: as many as one in three people have thyroid cancer and do not die from it, rather, with it. In a recent episode of the Doctor Thyroid and RFAMD podcasts, Dr. Vaninder Dhillon, an esteemed laryngologist and ENT surgeon from Johns Hopkins, highlighted the critical issue of voice and swallow risks associated with thyroidectomy and thyroid ablation. SUBSCRIBE @DoctorThyroid ...
Choosing Surveillance Over Surgery 🏥 Thyroid Cancer Treatment Without Surgery
September 22, 2023 12:29 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBSeptember is Thyroid Cancer Awareness Important, surgery isn’t always necessary for treating thyroid cancer. In fact: as many as one in three people have thyroid cancer and do not die from it, rather, with it. In recent years, innovative methods in thyroid cancer management have drastically changed the field, and potentially the future of cancer treatments overall. A thought-provoking revelation comes from a discussion held at the World Congress on Thyroid Cancer in London, where a paradi...
Diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer and You Say No to Surgery with Dr. Louise Davies
April 05, 2023 16:00 - 28 minutes - 53.2 MBYou have been diagnosed with thyroid cancer, and contrary to your doctor's advice, you choose to not proceed with surgery. Is this a patient trend, and how often are patients making this decision? In a qualitative analysis, Dr. Louise Davies reports on the experience of US patients who self-identify as having an over-diagnosed thyroid cancer. How likely is death as result of thyroid cancer? In a study by H. Harach, he sites that when reviewing random autopsies, thyroid cancer was preva...
The Financial Risk of Thyroid Surgery → Dr. Jonas de Souza - Oncologist, Medical Director at Humana
April 02, 2023 16:00 - 13 minutes - 24.2 MBJonas de Souza participates in both clinical and outcomes research studies on malignancies of the upper aerodigestive tract, especially head and neck cancers. His research focuses on the use of novel therapeutic agents along with measurements of financial burden, patients’ preferences, and the trade-offs between the risks and benefits of cancer therapies. His research has sought to integrate outcomes research, patient preferences, health policy, and economics into clinical practice. His ul...
Surgery is Not More Cost Effective Than Active Surveillance, with Dr. Jeremy Freeman from Mt. Sinai
March 07, 2023 08:07 - 27 minutes - 50.6 MBDr. Jeremy Freeman was born in Hamilton, Ontario and grew up in Toronto. He attended medical school at the University of Toronto, graduating with highest honours. He completed his otolaryngology residency at the University of Toronto. After receiving his Fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada in 1978, he spent two further years of advanced training, one as a Gordon Richards Fellow at the Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto in Radiation and Medical Oncology and a second yea...
Are insurance companies obstructing wide adoption of RFA? with Dr. Baek from South Korea
December 31, 2022 06:00 - 14 minutes - 34.3 MBThyroid radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a treatment option for thyroid nodules that aims to remove the nodule while preserving the thyroid gland. This procedure has gained popularity in South Korea and other countries as an alternative to thyroidectomy, a surgery that involves removing the entire thyroid gland. However, the adoption of RFA has been slow in the United States due to insurance companies not covering the procedure, making it too costly for many patients. Dr. Baek, a specialis...
Treating Thyroid Cancer with No Surgery → RFA → Radiofrequency Ablation for Malignant Thyroid Nodules
December 30, 2022 09:00 - 28 minutes - 53.1 MBLooking for a radiofrequency ablation doctor? 🔹www.rfamd.com🔹 Dr. Leonardo Rangel and Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) for Malignant Thyroid Nodules. During this episode the following topics are discussed: ✅we are treating malignant nodules with radiofrequency ablation therapy ✅We are using radiofrequency ablation therapy since 2006 ✅it is something that we are really experiencing is the treatment of those malignant thyroid nodules with radiofrequency ablation ✅avoid the risk of thyroid...
RFA and Protecting the Nerves for Best Outcomes → Dr. Julia Noel → Stanford University → Thyroid Radiofrequency Ablation
December 30, 2022 09:00 - 25 minutes - 47.4 MBProtecting the nerves during RFA and thyroid surgery with Dr. Julia Noel from Stanford Health Care. Hosted by Philip James. Supported by www.rfamd.com. Find an RFA doctor at www.rfamd.com 🔹🔹🔹 During this interview, the following topics are discussed: → Stanford University prioritizes anatomic structures, ultrasound, and how to best protect the laryngeal nerve → Pre- procedure ultrasound is instrumental in minimizing risk → Risk to the laryngeal nerve is minimal during RFA → W...
Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) and Thyroid Nodules w/ Dr. Babak Larian
December 30, 2022 09:00 - 23 minutes - 18.7 MBRFA Doctor Directory: www.rfamd.com During this video, the following topics are discussed: ✅ Finding treatments that are not over-aggressive and less-invasive. ✅ 70% of women and 50% of men have thyroid nodules ✅ Less than 10% of nodules are cancerous ✅ Is radiofrequency ablation (RFA) an effective treatment? ✅ Is radiofrequency ablation (RFA) painful? ✅ How long does radiofrequency ablation (RFA) take to show results or shrinkage of the nodule? ✅ Ultrasound can categorize ...
Radiofrequency Ablation → REMOVE Thyroid Nodules → with NO SURGERY → Dr Ralph Tufano
November 08, 2022 17:00 - 29 minutes - 54.7 MBLooking for a radiofrequency ablation doctor? 🔹www.rfamd.com🔹 Radiofrequency Ablation 🛑 REMOVE Thyroid Nodules 🛑 NO SURGERY 🛑 Dr Ralph Tufano During this podcast, the following topics are discussed: ✅advocate for patients to be as well informed as possible and consider all treatment options for thyroid problems, including avoiding surgery whenever possible and radiofrequency ablation. ✅ five thousand dollars out of pocket and save your thyroid with radiofrequency ablation or thyroidect...
6-Steps for RFA-procedure success! → for doctors & patients → Dr. Roberto Valcavi
November 08, 2022 02:30 - 16 minutes - 31.1 MB🔹 Roberto Valcavi 🔹 MD, FACE, ECNU Reggio Emilia, Italy RFA for benign nodules, for cystic nodules, for hyper functioning nodules, benign nodules, and now for malignant micro-papillary tumors. During this episode the following topics are discussed: The six steps that go into the RFA STEP 1: setup of the patient. The setup of the patient is in an operatory room -- the safety of a operatory room is by far greater than the setting of an ambulatory room so STEP 2: prepare for anesthesi...
Thyroid Cancer Surgery? The Single Most Important Question to Ask Your Surgeon with Dr. Gary Clayman
June 12, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 131 MBThis is a candid interview with Dr. Gary Clayman about thyroid cancer surgery and making sure a patient receives the best available care. Dr. Clayman has performed more than four hundred thyroid cancer operations per year for over twenty years among patients ranging from 6 months to 100+ years of age. Nearly half of Dr. Clayman’s patients have undergone failed initial surgery for their thyroid cancer by another surgeon or have recurrent, persistent, or aggressive thyroid cancer. If it per...
Thyroid Cancer Patients and Quality of Life Issues with Dr. Grogan and Dr. Aschebrook
June 07, 2022 16:00 - 46 minutes - 86.1 MBUniversity of Chicago Medicine researchers Briseis Aschebrook-Kilfoy, PhD, assistant research professor in epidemiology, and Raymon Grogan, MD, assistant professor of surgery lead the North American Thyroid Cancer Survivorship Study (NATCSS). For their most recent research, Aschebrook-Kilfoy and Grogan recruited 1,174 thyroid cancer survivors – 89.9 percent female with an average age of 48 After treatment, thyroid cancer survivors face a lifetime of cancer surveillance and an anxiety-ind...
Monitoring Recurrence of Thyroid Cancer by Measuring Thyroglobulin (Tg) and TgAb with Dr. Spencer
March 22, 2022 03:43 - 18 minutes - 34.9 MBIn this episode, Dr. Spencer, Professor of Medicine at University of Southern California, discusses the importance of testing for thyroglobulin-antibodies and thyroglobulin. Important notes from this interview include: only 10% of nodules are malignant. when getting blood panels each six months, it is very the important to of measure TgAb every time. consistency is important in blood tests, meaning, use the same laboratory and manufacturer's method every time. the most reliable m...
Levothyroxine and Hair Loss ⎥Thyroid Health, with Dr. Susanne Breen
March 14, 2022 02:48 - 1 hour - 114 MBDr. Susanne Breen is a board certified naturopathic physician. She completed her medical training at the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) after initial medical studies at the Oregon Health Sciences University in conventional medicine. Healing, she discovered, required more than medication or even natural remedies. Her inspiration came from her advanced studies at NUNM in gastroenterology, including Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO), where she learned about the root c...
Adding T3 to Your T4 Treatment with Dr. Martin Milner
December 22, 2021 17:00 - 43 minutes - 80.5 MBIn this episode our guest is Dr. Martin Milner. Today's interview features information on optimizing medication with slow-release compounded thyroid replacement. Can adding adjusting your medication from T4 to slow release with T3 really make you feel better? The answer is, yes! And, could also be the key to losing weight. We also discuss the following topics, painful feet, dizziness, fatigue, hair loss, iron deficiency, chronic pain, fibromylagia, adrenal connection to to inflammat...
Best Time of Day to Take Your Thyroid Medication and Other Questions for the Endocrinologist with Wendy Sacks, M.D.
December 17, 2021 17:00 - 27 minutes - 50.1 MBToday's guest is Wendy Sacks, M.D., endocrinologist in the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism and the Thyroid Cancer Program at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles. Some of the topics covered include radioactive iodine treatment, blood testing, the role of the pathologist, selecting the right hospital and medical team for your thyroid cancer treatment, monitoring thyroid cancer reoccurrence, and supplementation.
RFA Video-Tutorial → 6-Steps to success! → for doctors & patients → Dr. Roberto Valcavi
November 07, 2021 15:39 - 16 minutes - 31.1 MB🔹 RFA Video-Tutorial: “The 6-Steps” 🔹 …preparation, the procedure, and success! 🔹 Roberto Valcavi 🔹 MD, FACE, ECNU Reggio Emilia, Italy 🔹 https://www.rfamd.com/roberto-valcavi/
A Must Listen Episode Before Getting Surgery - Do Not Do It Alone, with Dr. VanNostrand
September 30, 2021 16:00 - 33 minutes - 62.7 MBDr. Douglas Van Nostrand, MD is the Director of Nuclear Medicine and the Program Director of the Nuclear Medicine Residency Program at Washington Hospital Center and Professor of Medicine, Georgetown University Hospital Center. His specialty is nuclear medicine, and his primary area of interest and expertise is the nuclear medicine diagnosis and treatment of thyroid cancer. He has held numerous academic and medical society positions including Clinical Professor of Radiology and Nuclear Med...
Molecular Profiling and Unnecessary Thyroid Surgeries with Jennifer Kuo from Columbia University
July 14, 2021 03:00 - 35 minutes - 66 MBOne-third of all thyroid nodule fine needle aspirations come back indeterminate. When surgery is performed on these cases, pathology of the thyroid reveals that many times the nodule is benign. Through molecular profiling, patients with indeterminate thyroid nodules, can now avoid unnecessary surgery and get more accurate pathology results from the fine needle aspiration. Are you a patient and your doctor has said your thyroid nodule is indeterminate and is recommending surgery as an opti...
Hypothyroidism — Moving From Fat, Foggy & Fatigued to Feeling Fit & Focused with Elle Russ
June 29, 2021 16:00 - 36 minutes - 67.7 MBIn this episode, we hear from Elle Russ, Author of The Paleo Thyroid Solution, and former hypothyroidism sufferer. Elle discusses: Hypothyroidism symptoms — including physical, mental, and emotional. How to find the right health professional. Hypothyroidism treatment with T3. The importance of iron and ferritin. The emotional toll of hypothyroidism. Nutrition strategies. Basal body temperature method for testing hypothyroidism. Elle Russ is a writer, health/life coach, and ...
Combination Therapy of T4 and T3: Combat Hypothyroidism, Weight Gain, and Fatigue with Dr. Antonio Bianco from Rush University
June 27, 2021 16:00 - 3 minutes - 5.95 MBCombination Therapy of T4 and T3 as a way to combat Hypothyroidism Thyroidectomy often leads to hypothyroidism-like symptoms. This includes brain fog, sluggishness, weight gain, unmotivated, and water accumulation. Dr. Bianco’s research has revealed the connection between thyroidectomy, hypothyroidism symptoms, and T4 only therapy. Although T4 only therapy works for the majority, others report serious symptoms. Listen to this segment to hear greater detail in regard to the following ...
Avoiding Thyroid Cancer Surgery, Depending on the Size with Dr. Miyauchi from Kuma Hospital in Japan
June 25, 2021 16:00 - 40 minutes - 75.1 MBYou have been diagnosed with thyroid cancer, and choose no surgery. Although thyroid cancer diagnosis has spiked around the world, a trend is to pass on surgery if the cancer is identified as low risk. In doing so, mortality rate does not increase and it avoids unfavorable events sometimes related to surgery, such as vocal chord paralysis, hypothyroidsm, financial costs, and lifelong thyroid hormone treatment. In this episode, we visit with Dr. hypothyroidism, a pioneer in prescribing a...
Thyroid Surgery? Be Careful, Not All Surgeons Are Equal and Here is Why with Dr. Ralph P. Tufano from The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
June 24, 2021 16:00 - 32 minutes - 59.9 MBIn this interview, items discussed include: the emotional burden of being diagnosed with cancer and the haste that sometimes follows the unnecessary damage of thyroid surgery, including the cutting of the laryngeal nerve resulting in vocal cord paralysis, low calcium levels and a need to supplement calcium and Vitamin D for life, and leaving residual disease behind knowing your risk factor and finding the right medical team to address it Dr. Ralph P. Tufano is the Director of the Divis...
Hashimoto's Disease and the Thyroid Change Petition for Change
June 21, 2021 16:00 - 34 minutes - 64 MBIn this interview, the following topics are discussed: Better treatment options for thyroid disease Better testing for thyroid disease Mental challenges Juggling career and Hashimoto's The word insignificant The role of T3 and biological connections Diagnosed at twelve years old Disappearing eyebrows You can’t have thyroid disease because you’re not overweight Always cold Depression and anxiety Integrative medicine High TSH levels The myth of fork to mouth disease ...
You Have a Thyroid Nodule? This is what happens next - with Dr. Regina Castro from The Mayo Clinic
June 19, 2021 16:00 - 20 minutes - 38 MBThis episode details the medical approach to thyroid nodules. Topics include: • 60% of the U.S. population has thyroid nodules • Discovered when evaluating other neck issues such as an unrelated pain • What happens when you are told you have a thyroid nodule? • How to know if your thyroid nodule is cancerous? • When is surgery done despite the nodule being benign? • Decreasing patient anxiety with quick biopsy results • The American Thyroid Association as a resource for patien...
Hypothyroidism — Diagnosis, Treatment, and Medication with Dr. Leonard Wartofsky from MedStar
June 16, 2021 16:00 - 35 minutes - 64.7 MBDr. Wartofsky is Professor of Medicine, Georgetown University School of Medicine and Chairman Emeritus, Department of Medicine, MedStar Washington Hospital Center. He trained in internal medicine at Barnes Hospital, Washington University and in endocrinology with Dr. Sidney Ingbar, Harvard University Service, Thorndike Memorial Laboratory, Boston. Dr. Wartofsky is past President of both the American Thyroid Association and The Endocrine Society. He is the editor of books on thyroid cance...
Thyroid Cancer and Children with Dr. Andrew Bauer from the Perelman School of Medicine, U of Pennsylvania
June 15, 2021 16:00 - 52 minutes - 96.4 MBAndrew J. Bauer, MD is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania and serves as the Director of the Thyroid Center in the Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Dr. Bauer maintains active membership as a fellow in the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP), the Endocrine Society, the Pediatric Endocrine Society, and the American Thyroid Association. He also volunteers as a consultant for the T...
A Summary of Radioactive Iodine Treatment for Thyroid Cancer, with Dr. Alan Waxman from Cedars Sinai
June 12, 2021 16:00 - 39 minutes - 71.9 MBNot all thyroid cancer patients who receive a thyroidectomy require radioactive iodine, but for those whose cancer maybe more aggressive and spread beyond the thyroid area, often radioactive iodine (RAI) is protocol. RAI treatment may vary depending on the hospital. For example, in this interview you hear protocol for RAI at Cedars Sinai. In this interviews, Dr. Alan Waxman explains what occurs leading up to, during, and after RAI. Topics discussed include: If staying at the hospi...
My Doctor Has Thyroid Cancer — Dr. Aime Franco from University of Arkansas
June 11, 2021 16:00 - 25 minutes - 47.2 MBDr. Aime Franco is professor at the University of Arkansas. She leads a research group investigating the role of thyroid hormones in tumorigenesis. She is also actively involved, both locally and nationally, advocating for the importance of biomedical research and the importance of engaging patients and survivors in cancer research. After, completing her Ph.D. in Cancer Biology, she became a thyroid cancer research fellow at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in the Human Oncology an...
Father, husband, runner, musician, and the lifestyle changes that came after thyroid cancer surgery (Patient Story)
June 10, 2021 16:00 - 16 minutes - 30.7 MBIn this interview, some of the key points include: Self-discovered thyroid nodule Diagnosed thyroid nodule FNA and biopsy 5 cm nodule Juice cleanse and no more red meat 3 hour surgery Regret about a Friday afternoon surgery Outpatient surgery Vocal cord paralysis Impact of vocal cord paralysis RAI six weeks post surgery - 176 mc RAI diet A positive and optimistic approach to the disease Surgeon did not present consequences of thyroid surgery Ran cross-country in ...
Broadway Performer Says No to Thyroid Cancer Surgery → Surveillance Instead
June 09, 2021 16:00 - 46 minutes - 86.3 MBJody Gelb is a Broadway singer and actress. Six months ago she was diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer, during a doctor's visit for an unrelated issue. This news sparked immediate research and discovering an alternate path that does not include surgery. In this episode, the following topics are discussed: Broadway musical and tour Voice used during work as a performer, singing and acting Diagnosed with thyroid cancer while going to the doctor for a minor back strain MRI on ba...
Hypothyroidism⎥Weight Gain, Fatigue, and Sluggishness, with Dr. Alan Farwell from Boston Medical Center
June 06, 2021 16:00 - 38 minutes - 70.2 MBDr. Alan Farwell is an endocrinologist, Director of the Endocrine Clinics at Boston Medical Center, and Associate Professor of Medicine at Boston University School of Medicine, in Massachusetts. In addition to his extensive academic and clinical activities, Dr. Farwell has been extremely active and served in multiple capacities in the ATA, including as Chair of the Education Committee and the Patient Education and Advocacy Committee, and as a member of the Program Committee and the Website...
No Biopsy is 100% Accurate⎥Molecular Testing Gets Close, with Dr. Bridget Brady from Austin Thyroid Surgeons
June 04, 2021 16:00 - 28 minutes - 52.5 MBDr. Bridget Brady is Austin’s first fellowship trained endocrine surgeon. She has a passion for and expertise in disease of the thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal glands. Since completing her endocrine surgery fellowship in 2006 under Matthias Rothmund, MD, an internationally acclaimed endocrine surgeon, she has performed thousands of thyroidectomies and parathyroidectomies here in Austin. Dr. Brady focuses on a variety of minimally invasive techniques to optimize patients’ medical and cosmet...
Pregnancy and Thyroid⎥Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism, with Dr. Angela Leung from UCLA
May 30, 2021 16:00 - 19 minutes - 36.5 MBDr. Angela M. Leung is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine and an endocrinologist at both UCLA and the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. After pursuing her undergraduate studies at Occidental College, Dr. Leung completed her internal medicine residency and endocrinology fellowship training at Boston University School of Medicine. She also studied at the Boston University School of Public Health and obtained a master's degree in Epidemiolog...
Thyroid Cancer Is Not Going to Kill You (Papillary), with Dr. Amanda Laird from Rutgers Cancer Institute of NJ
May 30, 2021 01:15 - 24 minutes - 45.6 MBDr. Amanda Laird, MD is an endocrine surgeon and Chief of Endocrine Surgery at the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey in New Brunswick, New Jersey. She is currently licensed to practice medicine in New Jersey and New York. She is affiliated with Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Hospital. In this interview, Dr. Laird reflects on a decade of treating papillary thyroid cancer patients and reports none have died. In this interview we also explore thes...
Medical Error and Addressing Patient Safety with Dr. Danielle Ofri
April 05, 2021 16:45 - 49 minutes - 41.4 MBDr. Danielle Ofri is a doctor at Bellevue Hospital in New York City. She is one of the foremost voices in the medical world today, shining an unflinching light on the realities of healthcare and speaking passionately about the doctor-patient relationship. Her newest book is "When We Do Harm: A Doctor Confronts Medical Error." Ofri is a regular contributor to the New York Times and is also the editor-in-chief of the Bellevue Literary Review. She lives in New York City and is determined to ge...
56: Levothyroxine and Hair Loss ⎥Thyroid Health, with Dr. Susanne Breen
March 18, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 114 MBDr. Susanne Breen is a board certified naturopathic physician. She completed her medical training at the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) after initial medical studies at the Oregon Health Sciences University in conventional medicine. Healing, she discovered, required more than medication or even natural remedies. Her inspiration came from her advanced studies at NUNM in gastroenterology, including Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO), where she learned about the root ...