This episode was recorded live as the first webinar for the the Save Your Thyroid patient community. Attendees submitted their questions in advance for our special guest, Dr. Jules Aljammal, an endocrinologist specializing in thyroid disorders. We discuss the use of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for the treatment of thyroid nodules. Dr. Aljammal shares his experience and expertise in performing RFA and explains the procedure and its applications. We also discuss the evaluation and treatment of thyroid nodules, including the use of genetic testing and the factors to consider when deciding on RFA. The conversation covers the safety and effectiveness of RFA, the risk of nodule regrowth, and the potential for RFA in children and patients with thyroid cancer. Overall, Dr. Aljammal provides valuable insights into the use of RFA as a non-surgical treatment option for thyroid nodules.👉Dr. Jules Aljammal’s practice: Thyroid Clinic Utah👉Website: https://thyroidclinicutah.com/Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Background04:18 Dr. Jules Aljammal's background and practice07:30 Overview of thyroid radiofrequency ablation (RFA)12:30 Clinical research on thyroid RFA14:38 Evaluation and treatment of thyroid nodules19:01 Regrowth of nodules after RFA22:12 RFA for children and treatment of thyroid cancer29:01 RFA for indeterminate thyroid nodules31:20 Multiple RFA treatment sessions35:56 Biopsy safety and risk of cancer spread40:06 RFA for papillary thyroid cancer after surgery41:15 Consideration of molecular testing for nodules42:11 Insurance coverage for RFA43:01 RFA for multiple large nodules45:12 Understanding FLUS biopsy results47:41 Elimination of thyroid nodules after RFA50:15 Causes of thyroid nodules54:42 RFA for papillary thyroid cancer56:44 RFA and thyroid cancer spread59:45 RFA and pacemakers01:04:31 Consideration of RFA for inconclusive nodules01:08:11 Thyroid nodules and imaging studies01:13:22 Hydrodissection Disclaimer: None of the statements made in this or any other video by "Its me Jen again" should be considered medical advice. Resources:👉Find a thyroid thermal ablation provider: https://www.saveyourthyroid.org/ 👉Join our FB community, Save Your Thyroid: https://www.facebook.com/groups/saveyourthyroidnonsurgical/ 👉Subscribe to this channel, Its me Jen again: https://www.youtube.com/c/@itsmejenagain 👉Follow me on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3ZbeDCU 👉Subscribe to my Substack: https://itsmejenagain.substack.com/ 👉Follow me on IG/FB for more patient focused information (I'm a patient too!): FB: https://www.facebook.com/itsmejenagain IG: https://www.instagram.com/itsme_jenagain/ LinkedIN: www.linkedin.com/comm/mynetwork/discovery-see-all?usecase=PEOPLE_FOLLOWS&followMember=jennifer-holkem-169b99205 Giving back: 👉If you value this content, please consider donating to my efforts to spread this message: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/itsmejenagain Sponsors/Affiliates:👉This webinar was recorded using Riverside.fm, a podcasting platform with some incredible features. You can give them a try and support this channel using this link:https://www.riverside.fm/?via=itsmejenagain 👉Support this channel when you purchase Van Man Tallow products: https://vanman.shop/?ref=itsmejenagain👉Support this channel when you purchase Carnivore Crisps: https://carnivorecrisps.com/?ref=itsmejenagain Use code ITSMEJENAGAIN for 10% off at checkoutHashtags:#advocate #nonprofit #saveyourthyroid #thyroidnodule #thyroidsurgery #nonsurgical #thermalablation #thyroidectomy #patient #advocate #itsmejenagain #thyroidrfa #endocrinology #SLC #SaltLakeCity #Utah #SLCUtah
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