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Save Your Thyroid with Jennifer HolkemToxic Nodule Triumphs: Thyroid RFA Success Stories with Dr. Jules AljammalIn this episode of Save Your Thyroid with Jennifer Holkem, Jen is joined by Dr. Jules Aljammal to discuss the impact of thyroid nodules and the innovative non-surgical treatment option of radiofrequency ablation (RFA). They explore the nature of toxic thyroid nodules, the symptoms they cause, and the various treatment options available, including medication, surgery, and radioactive iodine. The episode features 2 patient testimonials highlighting their experiences with RFA treatment, emphasizing its effectiveness and the importance of patient choice in treatment options. Dr. Aljammal also shares exciting news about opening a new practice in Washington state, expanding access to thyroid...2025-05-0639 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer HolkemEthanol Ablation vs. Radiofrequency Ablation: Dr. Shuchie Jaggi (NY)Today's guest is Dr. Shuchie Jaggi, a leading endocrinologist, co-director of the interdisciplinary thyroid program at Lenox Hill Hospital (NY), and a specialist in advanced thyroid imaging and minimally invasive treatments.Here’s what we’ll be covering today:✅ The role of neck imaging in diagnosing and guiding treatment✅ How ethanol ablation works and why it’s ideal for thyroid cysts✅ The science behind radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and its growing use in clinical practice✅ How these two techniques compare—when to choose one over the other✅ The future of thyroid care and w...2025-04-2240 min
Everyday Epigenetics: Raw. Real. Relatable.The Truth About Thyroid Nodules: What 80% of People Don’t Know (But Should) with Jennifer HolkemThyroid nodules are more common than most people realize, affecting up to 80% of the population, and yet, the truth about them is rarely talked about.This episode is a must-listen for anyone who's ever been blindsided by a diagnosis, felt dismissed by the medical system, or wondered if there was a better way.Thyroid advocate and educator Jennifer Holkem shares her powerful journey from fear and frustration to fierce advocacy. After a misdiagnosis and a near-surgical intervention, she discovered a groundbreaking, non-surgical treatment option that not only saved her thyroid, but reignited her life’s pu...2025-04-141h 07Save Your Thyroid with Jennifer HolkemDecoding my DNA with Susan RobbinsToday, we’re joined by epigenetic expert Susan Robbins, a Precision Health coach and award-winning leader in genetic optimization. With a no-nonsense approach, Susan blends cutting-edge science with real-life experience to help you unlock your full potential. She’s battled autoimmune issues, Lyme Disease, and the stress of law enforcement, making her insights both personal and powerful.In today’s episode, we explore how DNA testing can illuminate the mysteries of both general and thyroid health and empower you to take control of your well-being!Connect with Susan Robbins, Epigenetic Human Performance Coach:👉Website: https://healthyaw...2025-04-081h 01Save Your Thyroid with Jennifer HolkemExploring Epigenetics and Root Causes: Susan RobbinsToday's episode is a bit different, and I think you'll love it. We’re diving into epigenetics—how your lifestyle influences your genetic expression. This topic is key to understanding root causes and optimizing lifestyle interventions, particularly for thyroid patients.Today, I'll introduce you to my new friend, Susan Robbins. Susan is an expert in epigenetic human performance coaching and host of the podcast “Everyday Epigenetics: Raw, Real, Relatable.” She’s a Level 2 Certified Apeiron Zoh DNA coach and a Precision Health Alliance (ph360/Shae) coach. Since 2015, Susan has been helping people optimize their health and was even named 2023 PHA Coach...2024-12-0346 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer HolkemSave Your Thyroid with Microwave Ablation in the PhilippinesDenielle shares her experience with treating a thyroid nodule using microwave ablation (MWA). After experiencing severe hair and weight loss, she was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and a thyroid nodule about eight years ago. Weighing 70 kg, she dropped to 45 kg due to the condition. Denielle chose a non-surgical option primarily for aesthetic reasons, as she had previously developed keloids from surgery, and also due to a friend's experience with lifelong medication after a thyroidectomy.She learned about non-surgical treatments through the Save Your Thyroid FB community and decided on microwave ablation, which was the only applicable procedure for her case...2024-10-2904 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer HolkemTrained from the start to #SaveYourThyroid: Dr. Dipan DesaiToday’s guest is Dr. Dipan Desai, an otolaryngologist at ENT Associates in Clearwater, Florida. He completed residency training at Parkland Memorial Hospital and the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, and later pursued fellowship training in Head and Neck Endocrine Surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital, gaining expertise in radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and scarless thyroid/parathyroid surgery. Today, in addition to treating the full spectrum of ENT disorders, is now one of the first physicians in Florida to offer these innovative procedures. His patient care philosophy is deeply rooted in compassion, respect, and open communication. He believes th...2024-10-2248 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer HolkemKathy's Experience with Thyroid CryoablationKathy shares her experience with thyroid cryoablation, a non-surgical procedure that can be used to treat benign and cancerous thyroid nodules, as well as other tumors throughout the body. Kathy is a passionate advocate for preserving the thyroid gland, and is an active member of the Save Your Thyroid patient advocacy community. She is also working locally in the UK to spread the word about thyroid-preserving treatment options. She emphasizes the need for patients to do their own research and advocate for themselves. Kathy's doctor, Professor Saim Yilmaz: https://www.thyroid-goiter.com/Watch my interview with Prof. Yilmaz: https...2024-10-1537 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer HolkemHarrold's thyroid RFA experience in TENNESSEEHarrold had multiple thyroid nodules, and they were causing him issues with his voice. He sought out thyroid RFA from Dr. Luisa Leal and Dr. John Interlandi of New Horizon Diabetes and Endocrinology Clinic in Nashville, Tennessee. This video documents Harrold's thyroid-saving treatment that allowed him to avoid surgery. What will be the final outcome? Watch the video to find out!Originally from Columbia, Dr. Leal opened the doors to her practice in 2016, offering the local Spanish-speaking population access to a bilingual specialist in state-of-the-art diabetes care. Dr. John Interlandi, a formerly retired endocrinologist with an extensive medical background...2024-10-0820 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer HolkemThyroid RFA in PHILADELPHIA: Dr. Elizabeth CottrillToday’s guest is Dr. Elizabeth Cottrill is an Associate Professor of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. There, she also serves as the residency Program Director and the Surgical Director of the Jefferson Thyroid and Parathyroid Center. Her research focuses on cancer diagnostics, clinical outcomes, and patient education. Her clinical practice focuses on the treatment and management of patients with thyroid and parathyroid diseases, and she has a special interest in advanced and aggressive forms of thyroid cancer as well as non-surgical ablative techniques for benign thyroid nodules. Connect with Dr. Elizabeth Cottrill👉 Thoma...2024-10-0143 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer HolkemTHYROID CANCER patient turned practitioner: Dr. Rebecca Warren - #89Today's guest is Dr. Rebecca Warren. At 19, Dr. Rebecca was diagnosed with follicular variant papillary thyroid carcinoma and had a complete thyroidectomy with high dose radiation. After having her thyroid removed, she thought the problem was fixed, until a few years down the road when she began to suffer from hormone issues that doctors would write off because her labs all looked normal. She suffered with depression, anxiety, weight loss resistance, and period issues with no help on how to get better. It wasn't until she decided to draw a line in the sand that no doctor was going...2024-09-2458 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer HolkemThyroid RFA and treatment de-escalation in CANADA: Dr. Antoine EskanderToday’s guest is Dr. Antoine Eskander, a head and neck oncologist and reconstructive surgeon at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Head and Neck Disease Site Lead at the Odette Cancer Centre, and Chief of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery at Michael Garron Hospital in Toronto, Canada. Dr. Eskander is an internationally recognized researcher in several areas, including head and neck cancers, health services research, clinical epidemiology, and quality improvement. His research interest include topics such as access to care, disparities in care, adherence to guidelines, volume-outcome associations, and quality metrics.In today’s discussion, we explore the balance between patient empowe...2024-09-2347 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer HolkemA CPT Code for Thyroid RFA: Dr. Jon RussellToday’s guest is Dr. Jonathon Russell. After training at the Cleveland Clinic, Dr Russell trained further at Johns Hopkins before spending almost 10 years there. He became the Chief of Head and Neck Endocrine Surgery at Johns Hopkins and was the director of the Thyroid Tumor Center. During that time, he was the first surgeon to complete transoral robotic surgery for thyroid cancer, led the largest series of transoralsurgery in the West, and was the first group of Head and Neck Surgeons to offer RadioFrequency Ablation (RFA). He is the current president of the North American Society of Interventional Th...2024-09-2028 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer HolkemNEW PATIENT EDUCATION SITE! SaveYourThyroid.orgHave you seen our new patient education website? SaveYourThyroid.org has been overhauled and now includes even more resources on nonsurgical treatment options for thyroid cysts, nodules and cancers!Shout out to Nitara Marketing, the developer of our site!https://nitaramarketing.com/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 physician: https://www.saveyourthyroid.org/ 👉Save Your Thyroid: https://www.saveyourthyroid.org/ 👉Follow me on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3ZbeDCU 👉Substack: https://itsmejenagain.substack.com/ 👉IG: https://www.instagram.com/itsme_jenag...2024-09-1114 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer Holkem(Episode #87) Innovative Treatments for HUGE Goiters and Thyroid Cancer: Prof. Saim YilmazToday’s guest is Professor Saim Yilmaz, an interventional radiologist practicing in Istanbul and Antalya, Turkey. Throughout his 40 year medical career, Professor Yılmaz has worked exclusively in this unique specialty, treating patients with multiple image-guided, minimally invasive treatments. He is a pioneer of nonsurgical thyroid treatments. In 2018, Prof. Yilmaz founded Varisson Interventional Radiology Clinics where he leads a team of 5 doctors and 19 staff. He speaks English, French and German. In today’s conversation, we will focus primarily on 2 nonsurgical thyroid procedures for the treatment of thyroid nodules and cancers: Cryoablation and Embolization. Connect with...2024-06-2559 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer Holkem(Episode #86) Thyroid RFA comes to Canada: Dr. Jesse PasternakToday’s guess is Dr. Jesse Pasternak, an academic surgeon and patient advocate. He is the chief of Endocrine Surgery in the Division of General Surgery at the University Health Network and Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Toronto. His career’s focus is to use up-to-date data to push innovation in the treatment of surgical endocrinology. He is responsible for bringing radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of thyroid nodules to Canada. He is chair of the research committee at the American Thyroid Association and currently runs a trial to treat small thyroid cancers with RFA. He hopes...2024-06-181h 05Save Your Thyroid with Jennifer Holkem(Episode #85) Training physicians in Thyroid RFA in HERSHEY, PA: Dr. David GoldenbergDr. David Goldenberg, a head and neck surgeon at Penn State Health, emphasizes that RFA is just one tool in the toolbox and that the decision to use it depends on the patient's specific needs and circumstances. He discusses the process of determining candidacy for thyroid RFA and the importance of thorough evaluation and patient education. He also emphasizes the importance of choosing an experienced and skilled physician for RFA procedures. Lastly, Dr. Goldenberg shares his perspective on the term 'provider' and why he believes it is demeaning to physicians. Connect with Dr. David Goldenberg👉Dr. David Goldenberg's practice: Pen...2024-06-1147 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer Holkem(Episode #84) Thyroid RFA, Microwave, and Embolization at Tulane: Dr. Emad KandilToday’s guest returns to the podcast for a third time, Dr. Emad Kandil, an endocrine surgeon with a passion for helping patients shrink thyroid nodules and cancers using various nonsurgical, thyroid-sparing techniques. Dr. Kandil is the Chief of General, Endocrine and Oncological Surgery at Tulane University Medical School in New Orleans, Louisianna. In today's discussion, we'll cover topics such as his adoption of microwave ablation, thyroid embolization, the benefits of combination therapy, and treating thyroid cancer.Study on thyroid medicine to shrink thyroid cancerhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36599433/From ablation to operation: Unraveling the surgical outcomes and co...2024-06-0452 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer Holkem(Episode #83) Many ways to SAVE YOUR THYROID in SARASOTA: Dr. Ralph Tufano and Dr. Juan CamachoDr. Ralph Tufano and Dr. Juan Camacho collaborate to bring multiple thyroid nodule treatment options to Sarasota Memorial Healthcare System.These include: Thyroid Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)Echolaser Ablation (LA/PLA)Microwave Ablation (MWA)CryoablationThyroid Arterial Embolization (TAE)Traditional thyroid surgeryScarless thyroid surgery (and just added) Nanosecond Pulsed Field Ablation (nsPFA)This episode is a great resource to give general guidance on when each of the nonsurgical treatment options are appropriate. However, individual treatment centers and physician preferences may vary.Dr. Ralph Tufano: Sarasota Memorial First Physicians Group: Thyroid and Parathyroid Center 941-262-0500https://firstphysiciansgroup.com/doctors/tufano-ralph-p-md/Dr...2024-05-2845 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer Holkem(Episode #82) Building relationships and saving thyroids: Dr. Aaron RockoffDr. Aaron Rockoff shares his journey to becoming an endocrinologist and his passion for building relationships with patients. He discusses his training in radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for thyroid nodules and the importance of ultrasound in the procedure. Dr. Rockoff explains the steps of the RFA process, including patient preparation, anesthesia, and the actual ablation. He emphasizes the need for post-procedure care, such as icing and avoiding certain medications. Dr. Rockoff also welcomes both local and out-of-town patients for follow-up care and monitoring. He emphasizes the importance of continuous improvement and learning from each procedure. Large nodules may require multiple...2024-05-211h 02Save Your Thyroid with Jennifer Holkem(Episode #81) Shrinking a HUGE goiter: Kathy's experience with TAEKathy shares her experience with thyroid arterial embolization (TAE), a non-surgical procedure that can be used to treat large thyroid nodules, toxic (hormone producing) thyroid nodules, and Graves disease. Kathy now shares her experience with thyroid embolization and the importance of preserving the thyroid gland with the Save Your Thyroid patient advocacy community, emphasizing the need for patients to do their own research and advocate for themselves. This episode is a great resource to give general guidance on when thyroid arterial embolization may be appropriate. However, individual experiences will vary.Kathy's doctor, Professor Saim Yilmaz: https://www.thyroid-goiter.com...2024-05-0743 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer Holkem(Episode #80) Learn more about THYROID RFA: Dr. Jules AljammalThis 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...2024-01-091h 00Save Your Thyroid with Jennifer Holkem(Episode #79 PART 1) Thyroid Arterial Embolization in SARASOTA: Dr. Juan CamachoToday’s guest is Dr. Juan Camacho, an interventional radiologist at Radiology Associates of Florida/Sarasota Memorial Healthcare System. Trained at Emory University, he has worked in renowned academic institutions for the past 10 years. Dr. Camacho has a clinical and research focus in locoregional therapies for the treatment of benign and malignant tumors, and developed the IR ENT service line in collaboration with Endocrinology and Surgical services in the institutions where he has served. During his prior appointment at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, he designed a translational model to ablate thyroid microcarcinomas and was part of the first ab...2023-12-0542 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer Holkem(Episode #79 PART 2) Thyroid Arterial Embolization in SARASOTA: Dr. Juan CamachoToday’s guest is Dr. Juan Camacho, an interventional radiologist at Radiology Associates of Florida/Sarasota Memorial Healthcare System. Trained at Emory University, he has worked in renowned academic institutions for the past 10 years. Dr. Camacho has a clinical and research focus in locoregional therapies for the treatment of benign and malignant tumors, and developed the IR ENT service line in collaboration with Endocrinology and Surgical services in the institutions where he has served. During his prior appointment at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, he designed a translational model to ablate thyroid microcarcinomas and was part of the first ab...2023-12-0544 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer Holkem(Episode #78) MOLECULAR TESTING for Papillary Thyroid Cancer: Dr. Oliver BatheToday’s guest is Dr. Oliver Bathe, the CEO and founder of Qualisure Diagnostics. Dr. Bathe is a surgical oncologist with over 25 years of clinical experience. As a result, he has an excellent understanding of the challenges that patients and clinicians face during their cancer Journey. He has been involved in research that applies cutting edge technological solutions to real clinical problems. In recent years, Dr. Bathe founded Qualisure Diagnostics, a company that develops molecular tests that enhance cancer care by identifying features that help oncologists personalize treatment. Through innovation and collaboration, Qualisure helps clinicians decide on the right tr...2023-11-2845 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer Holkem(Episode #77) ENDOCRINE DISRUPTORS and more with Dr. Angela MazzaToday, I have the pleasure of reintroducing a previous guest on the podcast, Dr. Angela Mazza: An integrative endocrinologist practicing in Oviedo, Florida. She is triple board certified in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Internal Medicine, and Anti-aging and Regenerative Medicine. A pivotal moment in her career was realizing that traditional medicine often missed the nuances of thyroid conditions. Embracing Integrative Medicine as the solution, she founded her practice, the Metabolic Center for Wellness in Oviedo, FL, offering specialized, holistic care. Renowned for her individualized approach, Dr. Mazza empowers patients through education and lifestyle management. In our previous conversation, we...2023-11-0744 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer Holkem(Episode # 76) Thyroid RFA in NASHVILLE: New Horizon Diabetes and EndocrinologyToday, I have the pleasure of bringing you an in-person episode with Dr. Luisa Leal and Dr. John Interlandi of New Horizon Diabetes Clinic in Nashville, Tennessee. Originally from Columbia, Dr. Leal opened the doors to her practice in 2016, offering the local Spanish-speaking population access to a bilingual specialist in state-of-the-art diabetes care. Dr. John Interlandi, a formerly retired endocrinologist with an extensive medical background in the Nashville area, came out of retirement to join Dr. Leal in her pursuit of providing thyroid RFA in 2021. Their individual skill and experience compliment each other, uniting in a team approach unlike...2023-10-3122 min
Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela MazzaEpisode 23: Talking Thyroid and RFA with Jennifer Holkem of "It's Me Jen, Again"Send us a textThyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DORecorded: Oct. 6, 2023 & Oct. 12, 2023SHOW NOTES EPISODE 23RFA & Exclusive Interview of Jennifer HolkemHost: Dr. Angela Mazza, DOCo-host: Dawn Sheffield I’m Dr. Angela Mazza, D.O., a thyroid, endocrine, and metabolism specialist with a private practice in Central Florida. My goal for this podcast is to define and demystify the thyroid gland, and thyroid-related medical conditions. By providing information in an easy-to-understand format, we hope to help patients better understand the ways...2023-10-2047 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer Holkem(Episode #75) Endocrinologist offers Thyroid RFA in SUPERIOR, CO: Dr. Christopher FoxToday’s guest is Dr. Christopher Fox, a board-certified endocrinologist practicing in Superior, Colorado endocrinologist. He has practiced in the Boulder area since 2003. He has a longstanding interest in helping people with all types of thyroid disease, including thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer. Over the past few years, he has developed a passion for combining endocrine science, psychology, personal development, and encouragement in new and creative ways to help people make meaningful, lasting changes in their health and vitality, especially as it relates to treating diabetes or promoting weight loss. In today’s discussion, we’ll cover topics such his pr...2023-10-1747 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer Holkem(Episode #74) CA Endocrinologist adopts Thyroid RFA and spreads the word: Dr. Priya Khanijou ShahToday’s guest is Dr. Priya Khanijou Shah, an endocrinologist practicing in Orange, California. Dr. Shah has achieved the nationally recognized distinction of Endocrine Certification in Neck Ultrasonography. She currently holds a position on the board of directors for the Clinical Association of California Endocrinologists (CACE) and is a program co-chair for the Hot Topics in Primary Care Series, educating primary care physicians on current trends in Endocrinology. In today’s discussion, we’ll cover topics such as adopting RFA as a treatment option for thyroid nodules, the connection with thyroid nodules and other metabolic diseases, and how patients can be...2023-09-2645 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer Holkem(Episode #73) Breaking down barriers for thyroid thermal ablation: Dr. Giovanni MauriToday’s guest is Dr. Giovanni Mauri, an Interventional Radiologist at the European Institute of Oncology, where his practice is dedicated to minimally invasive treatments in oncologic patients. He is Board Certified in Radiology and an active member of the European society of interventional radiology. In 2018 he founded the Minimally-Invasive Treatment of the Thyroid (MITT) group, and in 2021, he lead the European group of authors in writing the European guidelines for thermal ablation in patients with thyroid tumors. Dr. Mauri will be the local host for an upcoming course on thyroid thermal ablation, taking place at the European Institute of...2023-09-1539 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer Holkem(Episode #73) BONUS SEGMENT! Q & A with Dr. Giovanni MauriIn this BONUS segment, Dr. Giovanni Mauri answers questions directly from patients in the Save Your Thyroid FB community. Today’s guest is Dr. Giovanni Mauri, an Interventional Radiologist at the European Institute of Oncology, where his practice is dedicated to minimally invasive treatments in oncologic patients. He is Board Certified in Radiology and an active member of the European society of interventional radiology. In 2018 he founded the Minimally-Invasive Treatment of the Thyroid (MITT) group, and in 2021, he lead the European group of authors in writing the European guidelines for thermal ablation in patients with thyroid tumors. Dr. Mauri wi...2023-09-1519 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer Holkem(Episode #72) ThyCa THYROID CANCER nonprofit hosts in-person conference + SYT participatesIn today’s episode, I have the pleasure of chatting with my good friend and mentor, Gary Bloom. Gary is the executive director of the nonprofit organization ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors Association, which he founded in 1995 after his own battle with thyroid cancer. In today’s conversation, we’re going to talk all about ThyCa’s upcoming annual conference, and how my patient organization, Save Your Thyroid (SYT) will be partnering with them in this effort. Register for the 26th International Thyroid Cancer Survivor's Conference:https://thyca.org/support/conferences/ThyCa Links:👉Website: https://thyca.org/👉Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/T...2023-09-0727 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer Holkem(Episode #71) HOUSTON Surgeon adopts Thyroid RFA: Dr. Ryan NeilanToday’s guest is Dr. Ryan Neilan, an otolaryngologist/head and neck surgeon practicing in Houston, Texas. He is the Chairman of the Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Division at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center. He has been honored as a Vitals “Top 10 Doctor” and received both the “Patients’ Choice Award” and the “Compassionate Doctor Recognition.” His peers have repeatedly selected Ryan as a “Texas Super Doctors, Rising Star.” Clinically he sees the breadth of general Otorhinolaryngology, utilizing multiple advanced and minimally invasive techniques. He is the Director of Interventional Endocrinology at Texas ENT Specialists and is the first Head & Neck Surgeon...2023-08-2941 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer Holkem(Episode #70) My HIATUS -- CHANGES are coming!In this episode, I give details about why I've been on hiatus for the past 4 months, what I've learned during that time, and some big changes that are coming soon! Disclaimer: None of the statements made in this or any other video by "Its me Jen again" should be considered medical advice.👉Find a thyroid thermal ablation provider:https://www.saveyourthyroid.org/👉Join our FB community, Save Your Thyroid: https://www.facebook.com/groups/saveyourthyroidnonsurgical/👉Donate to the Save Your Thyroid community via our fiscal sponsor ThyCa:https://civi.thyca.org/donate/*Please send an email to donations@thyca.org and l...2023-08-1616 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer Holkem(Episode #65) Save Your Thyroid: New ways to access contentPlease subscribe to this podcast and support my advocacy: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itsmejenagain/subscribeThis video was originally published on YouTube on 3/1/23."Current Events" videos are a quick, informal way for me to update you on what's going on in and around the Save Your Thyroid community. Today, I'm updating you on several new ways to stay connected with me and our community so you are always up to date on the latest happenings.Disclaimer: None of the statements made in this or any other video by "Its me Jen aga...2023-08-1610 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer Holkem(Episode #69) Thyroid RFA and connection to voice and swallow: Dr Vaninder DhillonPlease subscribe to this podcast and support my advocacy: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itsmejenagain/subscribeToday’s guest is Dr. Vaninder Dhillon, an assistant professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, practicing in Bethesda, Maryland. She is dual fellowship trained with expertise in thyroid and parathyroid surgery and radiofrequecy ablation for benign and malignant lesions, as well as laryngology which includes voice and swallowing disorders. She has a clinical interest in laryngeal outcomes after thyroid and parathyroid surgery, as well as radiofrequency ablation. ...2023-04-2545 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer Holkem(Episode #68) Thyroid RFA in SALT LAKE CITY: Dr. Alireza FalahatiPlease subscribe to this podcast and support my advocacy: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itsmejenagain/subscribeDr. Alireza Falahati is Board certified, Mayo Clinic trained endocrinologist who has been managing a wide variety of thyroid disorders including thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer for over 20 years. He was extensively trained by some of the world leaders in the field of Radiofrequency Ablation and Microwave ablation of thyroid nodules and has been offering them to his patients for over a year now. He is one of the few physicians offering both RFA and MWA to his patients. He is the...2023-04-0437 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer Holkem(Episode #67) Thyroid RFA in NEW ENGLAND: Dr: Jagdish DhingraPlease subscribe to this podcast and support my advocacy: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itsmejenagain/subscribeDr Jagdish Dhingra has been in practice at ENT Specialists Inc. for the last 20 years. For the last 10 years he has focused his practice on diseases of thyroid and parathyroid glands. He has performed over 3000 office-based ultrasound-guided procedures on the thyroid gland. For the last 2 years he has extended his practice of ultrasound guided treatments to include Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA). He performs these in an office setting at his practice in Plainville, MA. In today’s discussion, we’ll cover topi...2023-03-2844 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer Holkem(Episode #66) Thyroid RFA: Sedation, cancer, and more with Dr. Emad KandilPlease subscribe to this podcast and support my advocacy: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itsmejenagain/subscribeDr. Emad Kandil is a highly ranked endocrine surgeon with a passion for helping patients shrink thyroid nodules and cancers using radiofrequency ablation, a nonsurgical, thyroid-sparing technique. Dr. Kandil is the Chief of General, Endocrine and Oncological Surgery at Tulane University Medical School in New Orleans, Lousianna. As an early adopter of thyroid RFA, he has performed a very high volume of procedures and been involved in numerous physician trainings at his institution. The last time we spoke, the majority...2023-03-1428 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer HolkemRFA for Thyroid CANCER Recurrences: Dr. Ahmad and Dr. AljammalPlease subscribe to this podcast and support my advocacy: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itsmejenagain/subscribeThis video was originally published on YouTube on 10/25/22.Today, I'm joined by Dr. Shahzad Ahmad and Dr. Jules Aljammal of Thyroid Clinic Utah to discuss a new use for thyroid RFA: Treating metastatic lymph nodes in thyroid cancer recurrences! This is an exciting option now available to patients who no longer want to undergo repeat surgeries when thyroid cancer recurs. Watch Dr. Ahmad, Dr. Aljammal, and Dr. Orozco do this procedure here: https://www.youtube.com/wa...2023-03-0927 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer HolkemThyroid RFA in NEW ORLEANS: Dr. Emad KandilThis video was originally published on YouTube on 10/18/22.In today's video, you'll meet a highly ranked endocrine surgeon with a passion for thyroid RFA. We'll talk with Dr. Emad Kandil about his experience with thyroid radiofrequency ablation. Dr. Kandil is the Chief of General, Endocrine and Oncological Surgery at Tulane University Medical School in New Orleans, Lousianna. Since completing his training at Johns Hopkins, he has has lectured worldwide on topics related to thyroid surgery and published numerous papers in prestigious journals. An early adopter of thyroid RFA, he has performed a high volume of procedures, and offere...2023-03-0924 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer HolkemThyroid Microwave Ablation in TURKEY: Dr. Bulent CekicPlease subscribe to this podcast and support my advocacy: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itsmejenagain/subscribeThis video was originally published on YouTube on 10/11/22.Today, you'll meet a physician who is both saving thyroids and training doctors in Antalya, Turkey. As an Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Bulent Cekic treats parts of the body. He has a high volume of experience treating thyroid nodules with both RFA and Microwave Ablation. Dr. Bulent's website (coming soon!) www.drbulentcekic.com.tr Dr. Bulent on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bulent.cekic.73 Dr. Bule...2023-03-0920 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer HolkemThyroid RFA in ATLANTA: Dr. Steve BomeliPlease subscribe to this podcast and support my advocacy: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itsmejenagain/subscribeThis video was originally published on YouTube on 9/20/22.Earlier this year, Dr. Steve Bomeli and I met at an RFA physician training at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore, Maryland. He is now offering this procedure at his practice in Atlanta, Georgia and his patients are seeing great results in their shrinking thyroid nodules. Dr. Bomeli practices at Advanced Ear, Nose and Throat Associates, a full service Otolaryngology / ENT Medical Practice in Atlanta, Georgia. They feature top physicians with additional trai...2023-03-0911 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer HolkemRFA for thyroid cancer: Em's experiencePlease subscribe to this podcast and support my advocacy: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itsmejenagain/subscribeThis video was originally published on YouTube on 9/18/22.Em is a patient who underwent RFA treatment for papillary thyroid cancer. This interview was recorded to be presented as part of a session at the 2022 ThyCa Virtual Conference.Em's provider: Dr. Yucel Korkusuz https://www.arzt-auskunft.de/arzt/nuklearmedizin/fulda/dr-yuecel-korkusuz-6639737Disclaimer: None of the statements made in this or any other video by "Its me Jen again" should be considered medical advice.👉Find...2023-03-0909 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer HolkemThyroid RFA in AUSTIN: Dr. Bridget BradyPlease subscribe to this podcast and support my advocacy: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itsmejenagain/subscribeThis video was originally published on YouTube on 9/13/22.On my recent trip to Texas, I had the opportunity to catch up with Dr. Bridget Brady, a provider of Thyroid Radiofrequency Ablation in Austin. Watch the full interview with Dr. John Sabra: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQV9KuWfjBo Watch me perform RFA on chicken here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HC0Gsurja2Y👉Find a thyroid thermal ablation provider: https://www.sav...2023-03-0915 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer HolkemThyroid RFA in AUSTIN: Dr. John SabraPlease subscribe to this podcast and support my advocacy: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itsmejenagain/subscribeThis video was originally published on YouTube on 9/12/22.On my recent trip to Texas, I had the opportunity to catch up with Dr. John Sabra, a provider of Thyroid Radiofrequency Ablation in Austin. Watch the full interview with Dr. Bridget Brady here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2aimu4pnOoM Watch me perform RFA on chicken here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HC0Gsurja2YDisclaimer: None of the statements made in t...2023-03-0919 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer HolkemThyroid RFA in DALLAS: Dr. Jonathan LeffertPlease subscribe to this podcast and support my advocacy: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itsmejenagain/subscribeThis video was originally published on YouTube on 9/6/22.On my recent trip to Texas, I had the opportunity to catch up with Dr. Jonathan Leffert, a new provider of Thyroid Radiofrequency Ablation in Dallas, TX. Watch the rest of my chicken RFA here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HC0Gsurja2YDr. Leffert's website: https://www.ntendocenter.com/Disclaimer: None of the statements made in this or any other video by "It...2023-03-0908 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer HolkemThyroid Laser ablation: Becki's experiencePlease subscribe to this podcast and support my advocacy: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itsmejenagain/subscribeThis video was originally published on YouTube on 8/30/22.Becki underwent percutaneous laser ablation treatment to shrink her largest thyroid nodule. Newly available in the United States, laser ablation shrinks thyroid nodules without surgery. Because of this heat based, NONSURGICAL procedure, Becki was able to save her thyroid and preserve its natural function. Becki's laser provider: Dr. Iftikhar Malik: Appleton, Wisconsin Watch the interview with Dr. Malik on laser ablation here: https://www.youtube.com/wat...2023-03-0924 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer HolkemThyroid RFA in BROOKLYN NY: Dr. Saka KazeemPlease subscribe to this podcast and support my advocacy: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itsmejenagain/subscribeThis video was originally published on YouTube on 5/31/22.In addition to being prepared for RFA through many years of experience with ultrasound and fine needle aspirations, Dr. Saka Kazeem also participated in RFA training in both Italy and Brazil. He offers a great deal of experience and dedication in the field of interventional endocrinology. Dr. Kazeem's website: https://www.elkmedny.com/ https://www.bewellmedical.com/provider/saka-kazeem-md elkmedical1423@gmail.com 718-577-5311Call Dr...2023-03-0918 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer HolkemThyroid laser ablation and other options in WISCONSIN: Dr. Iftikhar MalikPlease subscribe to this podcast and support my advocacy: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itsmejenagain/subscribeThis video was originally published on YouTube on 5/24/22.After struggling with his own thyroid problem, Dr. Iftikhar Malik grew very passionate about helping patients with their thyroid health. He is one of a select few physicians in the United States offering 3 different minimally invasive procedures for thyroid nodules: laser, RFA, and PEI. Today, we will primarily discuss laser ablation and how this technology is becoming a mainstream treatment option in the United States for shrinking thyroid nodules. Dr. Malik...2023-03-0926 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer HolkemLaser Ablation in MIAMI: Dr. Alex ManzanoThis video was originally published on YouTube on 5/17/22.Dr. Alex Manzano, based in Miami, Florida learned about interventional thyroid procedures during his fellowship training. Today, he shares with us his experience helping patients avoid unnecessary surgeries and how insurance coverage is now available for the laser ablation procedure used to shrink thyroid nodules. Dr. Alex Manzano's website: www.mde.care Follow Dr. Manzano on IG: https://www.instagram.com/miamiendocrinologists/ Follow Dr. Manzano on FB: https://www.facebook.com/MiamiDiabetesandEndocrinology Call Miami Diabetes & Endocrinology: (786) 433-2450Disclaimer: None of the s...2023-03-0924 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer HolkemThe Save Your Thyroid Nonprofit (9): Dr. Keith ForwithThis video was originally published on YouTube on 5/10/22.In this interview segment, I mention our intention of incorporating our FB community into a nonprofit organization.Dr. Forwith's LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-forwith-a294a851/Dr. Forwith's practice: https://www.advancedentandallergy.com/providers/our-physicians/keith-d-forwith-ph-d-m-d/Dr. Forwith's website: https://thyroid.doctor/Dr. Forwith's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/entallergydoc1Disclaimer: None of the statements made in this or any other video by "Its me Jen again" should be considered medical advice.👉Find a t...2023-03-0906 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer HolkemThyroid RFA and Surgery Combo (8): Dr. Keith ForwithThis video was originally published on YouTube on 5/10/22.In this interview segment, Dr. Keith Forwith discusses the possibility of using a combination of thyroid RFA and surgery in certain cases.Dr. Forwith's LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-forwith-a294a851/Dr. Forwith's practice: https://www.advancedentandallergy.com/providers/our-physicians/keith-d-forwith-ph-d-m-d/Dr. Forwith's website: https://thyroid.doctor/Dr. Forwith's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/entallergydoc1Disclaimer: None of the statements made in this or any other video by "Its me Jen again" should be considered m...2023-03-0905 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer HolkemScenarios of Thyroid Cancer Treatment (7): Dr. Keith ForwithThis video was originally published on YouTube on 5/10/22.In this interview segment, Dr. Keith Forwith discusses a few possible treatment scenarios of thyroid cancer.Dr. Forwith's LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-forwith-a294a851/Dr. Forwith's practice: https://www.advancedentandallergy.com/providers/our-physicians/keith-d-forwith-ph-d-m-d/Dr. Forwith's website: https://thyroid.doctor/Dr. Forwith's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/entallergydoc1Disclaimer: None of the statements made in this or any other video by "Its me Jen again" should be considered medical advice.👉Find a thy...2023-03-0905 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer HolkemRFA for Thyroid Cancer Recurrences (6): Dr. Keith ForwithThis video was originally published on YouTube on 5/10/22.In this interview segment, Dr. Keith Forwith discusses when RFA is an appropriate treatment for thyroid cancer recurrences.Dr. Forwith's LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-forwith-a294a851/Dr. Forwith's practice: https://www.advancedentandallergy.com/providers/our-physicians/keith-d-forwith-ph-d-m-d/Dr. Forwith's website: https://thyroid.doctor/Dr. Forwith's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/entallergydoc1Disclaimer: None of the statements made in this or any other video by "Its me Jen again" should be considered medical advice.👉Fin...2023-03-0907 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer HolkemData supporting RFA to treat Thyroid Cancer (5): Dr. Keith ForwithThis video was originally published on YouTube on 5/10/22.In this interview segment, Dr. Keith Forwith discusses the data that we currently have on the efficacy of RFA treatment for thyroid cancer.Dr. Forwith's LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-forwith-a294a851/Dr. Forwith's practice: https://www.advancedentandallergy.com/providers/our-physicians/keith-d-forwith-ph-d-m-d/Dr. Forwith's website: https://thyroid.doctor/Dr. Forwith's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/entallergydoc1Disclaimer: None of the statements made in this or any other video by "Its me Jen again" should be...2023-03-0905 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer HolkemIs RFA Appropriate for Thyroid Cancer (4): Dr. Keith ForwithThis video was originally published on YouTube on 5/10/22.In this interview segment, Dr. Keith Forwith discusses the importance of biopsies and genetic testing in determining appropriate treatment for thyroid cancer.Dr. Forwith's LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-forwith-a294a851/Dr. Forwith's practice: https://www.advancedentandallergy.com/providers/our-physicians/keith-d-forwith-ph-d-m-d/Dr. Forwith's website: https://thyroid.doctor/Dr. Forwith's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/entallergydoc1Disclaimer: None of the statements made in this or any other video by "Its me Jen again" should be considered me...2023-03-0911 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer HolkemBiopsy and Genetic Testing in Thyroid Cancer (3): Dr. Keith ForwithThis video was originally published on YouTube on 5/10/22.In this interview segment, Dr. Keith Forwith discusses some of the parameters for when RFA is an appropriate treatment for thyroid cancer.Dr. Forwith's LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-forwith-a294a851/Dr. Forwith's practice: https://www.advancedentandallergy.com/providers/our-physicians/keith-d-forwith-ph-d-m-d/Dr. Forwith's website: https://thyroid.doctor/Dr. Forwith's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/entallergydoc1Disclaimer: None of the statements made in this or any other video by "Its me Jen again" should be considered m...2023-03-0904 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer HolkemEarly Intervention in Thyroid Cancer (2): Dr. Keith ForwithThis video was originally published on YouTube on 5/10/22.In this interview segment, Dr. Keith Forwith discusses the importance of early intervention in thyroid cancer, how effective RFA is on small cancers, biopsy criteria, and contraindications for RFA treatment of thyroid cancer.Dr. Forwith's LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-forwith-a294a851/Dr. Forwith's practice: https://www.advancedentandallergy.com/providers/our-physicians/keith-d-forwith-ph-d-m-d/Dr. Forwith's website: https://thyroid.doctor/Dr. Forwith's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/entallergydoc1Disclaimer: None of the statements made in this or any...2023-03-0913 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer HolkemRFA for Thyroid Cancer (1): Dr. Keith ForwithThis video was originally published on YouTube on 5/10/22.Is thyroid RFA an appropriate treatment option for thyroid cancer? Its a topic that patients frequently ask about in our Facebook group. And unfortunately, answering patients' questions about this isn't totally straightforward or absolute. But today, Dr. Keith Forwith is going to help us better understand the nuances of thyroid cancer and choosing the appropriate treatment option. Dr. Forwith's LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-forwith-a294a851/ Dr. Forwith's practice: https://www.advancedentandallergy.com/providers/our-physicians/keith-d-forwith-ph-d-m-d/ Dr. Forwith's website: https://thyroid.doctor...2023-03-0908 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer HolkemThyroid RFA in AUSTIN TX: Dr. Bridget Brady and Dr. John SabraThis video was originally published on YouTube on 5/3/22.Surgeons who offer a nonsurgical treatment option for thyroid nodules? Its not crazy, even though it may sound as such! While initially slowed down by the pandemic, Dr. Brady and Dr. Sabra have recently seen a record number of patients seeking RFA treatment of thyroid nodules at their practice in Austin, Texas. Austin Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgeons: https://www.austinthyroidsurgeons.com/ Follow them on IG: https://www.instagram.com/austin.thyroidsurgeons/ Follow them on FB: https://www.facebook.com/austinthyroidparathyroidsurgeons Dr. Bridget...2023-03-0923 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer HolkemThyroid Laser ablation in NAPLES ITALY: Dr. Stefano SpieziaThis video was originally published on YouTube on 3/15/22.Laser ablation for thyroid nodules is a newly available treatment option in the United States. It is similar to RFA in that it uses a tiny probe to ablate and shrink a thyroid nodule. Today's guest, Dr. Stefano Spiezia, is an expert on this technology and recently traveled to the US from Naples, Italy to conduct physician trainings across the country. Today, we'll learn more about the laser procedure and how it helps patients save their thyroid. Stefano Spiezia, M.D. Ph.D. is Italian board certified in gen...2023-03-0925 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer HolkemTreating Thyroid Cysts Without Surgery: Dr. Agustin AndradeThis video was originally published on YouTube on 3/8/22.In today's video, we're joined by Dr. Agustin Andrade of Miami, Florida, who's been doing PEI (percutaneous ethanol injection) for thyroid cysts with excellent results for over 2 decades. For many years, the standard of care for managing thyroid cysts was surgery. Dr. Andrade wants doctors to know there is an inexpensive and effective alternative treatment option that preserves the thyroid gland. Dr. Andrade is Chief of the Endocrinology Department at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami, Florida and he has been in practice there since 1997. He holds the u...2023-03-0929 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer HolkemThyroid RFA in NORTH CAROLINA: Dr. Kirk FaustThis video was originally published on YouTube on 2/22/22.Meet Dr. Kirk Faust of Raleigh, North Carolina. He has been exclusively an endocrine surgeon for nearly 2 decades. He was intrigued to learn about how thyroid RFA could achieve similar goals to endoscopic thyroid surgery, in much simpler and less invasive way.Patient Education Site: http://endocrinesurgerync.com/ Contact Dr. Faust: 919-784-7874Disclaimer: None of the statements made in this or any other video by "Its me Jen again" should be considered medical advice.👉Find a thyroid thermal ablation provider: https...2023-03-0932 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer HolkemThyroid PEI and RFA in HOLLYWOOD FL: Dr. Allan GoldingThis video was originally published on YouTube on 3/1/22.From ethanol ablations (PEI) to radiofrequency ablation (RFA), Dr. Allan Golding practices what is called Interventional Endocrinology at his practice in Hollywood, Florida. Rather than using medication or surgery, Dr. Golding can address structural thyroid issues while preserving a patient's thyroid gland. Contact Dr. Allan Golding: https://www.mhs.net/physicians/g/golding-allan 954-265-0000, Ask for Cheryl CoraceDisclaimer: None of the statements made in this or any other video by "Its me Jen again" should be considered medical advice.👉Find a thyroid...2023-03-0922 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer HolkemThyroid RFA in WISCONSIN: Dr. Robert BrebrickThis video was originally published on YouTube on 2/15/22.Meet Dr. Robert Brebrick, a general surgeon who has taken on a nonsurgical approach to treating thyroid nodules in Wisconsin! In this interview, we'll discuss his perspective on how RFA is another way (and sometimes a better way!) to solve the problem of thyroid nodules.Dr. Robert Brebrick: Wassau, Wisconsin Surgical Associates Wassau 715-847-2022 1-888-278-3795 https://sawisconsin.com/surgeons-providers/Disclaimer: None of the statements made in this or any other video by "Its me Jen again" should be consi...2023-03-0936 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer HolkemThyroid RFA in HARLINGEN TX: Dr. Henry ReinhartThis video was originally published on YouTube on 2/8/22.Meet Dr. Henry Reinhart, a general surgeon who has taken on a nonsurgical approach to treating thyroid nodules in southern Texas! In this interview, we'll discuss what surgeons can offer and how thyroid RFA is the logical next step in treating thyroid nodules and cancers. Dr. Henry Reinhart: Harlingen, TX https://uthealthrgv.org/providers/henry-reinhart/ 1-833-UTRGVMD (1-833-887-4863) Disclaimer: None of the statements made in this or any other video by "Its me Jen again" should be considered medical advice.👉Fin...2023-03-0928 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer HolkemThyroid RFA in NEW JERSEY: Dr. Pranav ShahThis video was originally published on YouTube on 11/19/21.After 20 years in the world of interventional radiology, Dr. Shah opened a new practice focused exclusively on the thyroid. The list of services this rare super-specialty practice offers includes thyroid radiofrequency ablation, a minimally invasive technique that Dr. Shah has performed on various other parts of the body for many years. In today's episode, we'll learn more about what an interventional radiologist does and why extensive knowledge of neck anatomy is vital to a physician's success in thyroid RFA. Since the recording of this video, Dr. Shah has reloc...2023-03-0935 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer HolkemThyroid RFA in AUSTRALIA: Dr. Catherine SinclairThis video was originally published on YouTube on 11/12/21.Dr. Catherine Sinclair is no stranger to being a ground breaker. In 2019, she performed the first thyroid RFA in the state of New York, at Mount Sinai Hospital. But by 2021, she found herself relocating to her native country of Australia. Once there, she spearheaded the creation of another thyroid RFA program, the first and only of its kind in Australia, located in Melbourne. In today's episode, you'll hear the story of how she did that in the midst of a pandemic, and learn more about this procedure that is helping...2023-03-0959 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer HolkemThyroid RFA in KANSAS: Dr. Jason ShowmakerThis video was originally published on YouTube on 11/5/21.Dr. Showmaker is a thyroid focused ENT physician based out of Merriam, Kansas in the Kansas City Metro area. I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Showmaker earlier this year in Fort Lauderdale at an RFA physician training program. Since then, he has implemented this procedure into his practice and is helping save thyroids from surgery. We’ll be talking about that, as well as discussing the process of thyroid biopsies for patients with thyroid nodules. CORRECTION: In the video, I say that Dr. Showmaker is located in Missou...2023-03-0930 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer HolkemThyroid LASER ablation in MIAMI: Dr. Agustin AndradeThis video was originally published on YouTube on 10/29/21.Dr. Andrade is Chief of the Endocrinology Department at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami, Florida and he has been in practice there since 1997. He holds the unique distinction of offering his patients not one, but two nonsurgical thermal ablation techniques for thyroid nodules! Providing both thyroid RFA and laser ablation, Dr. Andrade can choose the treatment option best suited to a patient's individual needs. In today's episode, we'll learn just what laser ablation is, how it compares to thyroid RFA, and which procedure might be best suited to your t...2023-03-0930 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer HolkemThyroid RFA in WEST NYACK NY: Dr. Marc LevineThis video was originally published on YouTube on 10/22/21.Dr. Marc Levine is an ENT physician located in West Nyack, New York. He is part of the largest single specialty medical practice in the United States. But, what sets him apart from his colleagues is that he has chosen to adopt thyroid RFA as a treatment option for thyroid nodules. In today's episode, we’ll be talking with him more about that as well as how patients can better understand their thyroid ultrasound results.Make an appointment with Dr. Levine: https://www.entandallergy.com/doctor/marc-levine-md Vis...2023-03-0927 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer HolkemThyroid RFA at STANFORD: Dr. Julia NoelThis video was originally published on YouTube on 10/8/21.Today's guest is not only saving thyroids from surgery, but she's also training the physicians of tomorrow. Dr. Julia Noel is an assistant professor of otolaryngology/head and neck surgery at Stanford Medicine. Together, with her colleague Dr. Lisa Orloff, they brought thyroid RFA to this prestigious institution, and they've been saving thyroids for well over a year now. Today, we'll discuss some of those wins, as well as dispel some common myths about radiofrequency ablation for thyroid nodules. Disclaimer: None of the statements made in this or any...2023-03-0928 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer HolkemThyroid RFA in NEWPORT BEACH CA: Dr. Sean NikravanThis video was originally published on YouTube on 10/1/21.One thing I hear on the regular is how sick and tired thyroid patients are of being sick and tired after thyroid surgery. Dr. Sean Nikravan was familiar with this common complaint from his patients. Eager to offer them a better way, he adopted thyroid RFA as a treatment option for thyroid nodules, and his patients couldn't be happier. In this video, I talk to Dr. Nikravan about his wins in the world of thyroid nodules and RFA. Disclaimer: None of the statements made in this or any ot...2023-03-0923 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer HolkemThyroid RFA in MANSFIELD TX: Dr. Lindsey M. VanDykeThis video was originally published on YouTube on 9/24/21.Today's guest, Dr. Lindsey VanDyke, bears the title of doctor, but has walked many miles in a patient's shoes. Beginning at a young age, Dr. VanDyke fought her own battles with 3 different cancers. Her patient experiences have given her tremendous insight into how to improve her practice of medicine. In 2021, she made thyroid RFA available to her endocrinology patients.Dr. VanDyke's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/LindseyMVanDykeDO Dr. VanDyke's website: https://aidendo.com/ Dr. VanDyke on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RFAdrva...2023-03-0923 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer HolkemThyroid RFA in HOUSTON: Dr. Cristina BoccalandroThis video was originally published on YouTube on 9/10/21.Dr. Boccalandro began her medical career as an Amazon jungle doctor, serving the indigenous Yanomami Indians. Fast forward to today and she's providing the thyroid RFA procedure in Houston, Texas. In this video, you'll hear more from Dr. Boccalandro about her experience in treating patients with this leading edge technology that allows patients to save their thyroid from surgery.Dr. Cristina Boccalandro's websites: https://www.thyroidrfacenterforexcellence.com/ https://www.txendocrine.com/doctors/dr-cristina-boccalandro/ Dr. Cristina Boccalandro on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in...2023-03-0921 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer HolkemThyroid RFA in GETTYSBURG PA: Dr. Brian MichaelThis video was originally published on YouTube on 9/17/21.Dr. Brian Michael's website: https://www.adamsendocrinology.com/ Dr. Brian Michael on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adamsendocrinologyDisclaimer: None of the statements made in this or any other video by "Its me Jen again" should be considered medical advice.👉Find a thyroid thermal ablation provider: https://www.saveyourthyroid.org/👉Join our FB community, Save Your Thyroid: https://www.facebook.com/groups/saveyourthyroidnonsurgical👉Follow me on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3ZbeDCU👉Subscribe to my Substack: https://itsmejenagain.substack.com/2023-03-0925 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer HolkemHolley's thyroid RFA experience: AFTERThis video was originally published on YouTube on 9/3/21.Holley is back to tell us all about her thyroid RFA experience! Not only is she pleased with her symptom relief, cosmetic improvements, and lack of a scar; she is so happy to have saved her thyroid. Watch the first video about Holley's discovery of thyroid RFA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ed6e3InMElgThyroid nodule size calculator https://www.thyroid.org/professionals/calculators/thyroid-with-nodules/ Disclaimer: None of the statements made in this or any other video by "Its me Jen agai...2023-03-0934 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer HolkemHolley's thyroid RFA discovery: BEFOREThis video was originally published on YouTube on 6/27/21.When Holley discovered her nodule, she was terrified of losing her thyroid. She went on a fact-finding mission and discovered thyroid RFA. Let's hear what Holley has to say about her upcoming procedure and how she's spreading the word about saving her thyroid. (Video recorded March of 2021) Watch the follow up video about Holley's RFA experience: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AghZYoVizYsThyroid nodule size calculator https://www.thyroid.org/professionals/calculators/thyroid-with-nodules/ Disclaimer: None of the statements made in this or any...2023-03-0930 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer HolkemThyroid RFA and other innovations at JOHNS HOPKINS: Dr. Jon RussellThis video was originally published on YouTube on 7/16/21.Dr. Jon Russell of Johns Hopkins Medicine is no stranger to being on the forefront of medicine. First, through a scarless thyroid surgery technique, and now through thyroid RFA, Dr. Russell is passionate about solving thyroid problems and using that data to solve problems in the rest of the body. His excitement about this is contagious, as he describes future innovations on the horizon for the care of thyroid nodules.Disclaimer: None of the statements made in this or any other video by "Its me Jen again" should...2023-03-0942 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer HolkemTreating his thyroid CANCER with RFA: Cyrus's storyThis video was originally published on YouTube on 7/9/21.Cyrus received a devastating diagnosis of thyroid cancer, but he was determined to save his thyroid from surgery. In this video, you'll hear the amazing story of how he was able to travel from Canada to Germany, in the midst of a worldwide pandemic, to receive his radiofrequency ablation treatment. He is now living free from thyroid cancer and hopes to help others by sharing his story.Disclaimer: None of the statements made in this or any other video by "Its me Jen again" should be considered medica...2023-03-0926 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer HolkemFLORIDA Integrative Endo offers Thyroid RFA: Dr. Angela MazzaThis video was originally published on YouTube on 7/2/21.Dr. Angela Mazza is both an internal medicine physician and integrative endocrinologist who seeks to treat the whole person, rather than just a diagnosis. Dr. Mazza's unique endocrinology practice located in Oviedo, Florida, also offers the thyroid preserving RFA procedure to shrink thyroid nodules.Dr. Mazza's website: https://www.metaboliccenterforwellness.com/ Dr.Mazza's practice Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Metabolic-Center-for-Wellness-106030769740848 Disclaimer: None of the statements made in this or any other video by "Its me Jen again" should be considered medical advice. 2023-03-0916 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer Holkem1st cytopathologist provides thyroid RFA in TENNESEE: Dr. Yasmin ElshenawyThis video was originally published on YouTube on 6/18/21.Most physicians who offer thyroid RFA are endocrinologists, ENTs, interventional radiologists, and surgeons. But cytopathologist Yasmin Elshenawy saw the value that thyroid RFA could bring her patients. She researched and sought out training in this innovative modality on her own. In doing so, she not only became the first RFA provider in the state of Tennessee, but also the first cytopathologist in the United States to do so. Dr. Elshenawy is paving the way for other cytopathologists to join the ever growing interdisciplinary team of RFA providers in the US....2023-03-0925 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer HolkemThyroid RFA in PHOENIX: @Richard Harding, MD, FACSThis video was originally published on YouTube on 6/11/21.An extensively trained general surgeon, Dr. Richard Harding brings a different perspective to this nonsurgical procedure, thyroid RFA. Based in Phoenix, Arizona, Dr. Harding has removed many thyroids. But this "Top Doctor" had a desire to help patients preserve thyroid function, which led him across the globe to be trained in thyroid RFA. Dr. Harding's RFA website: https://www.hardinggeneralsurgery.com/radiofrequency-ablation-of-thyroid-nodules.html Dr. Harding's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK4plFDfpQKeRLV-ykWJ-vA Dr. Harding's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich...2023-03-0936 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer HolkemRefusing surgery: Vanessa's fight to save her thyroid with RFAThis video was originally published on YouTube on 6/2/21.Vanessa had an ever growing, benign thyroid nodule, but normal thyroid function. Multiple doctors pressured her to have surgery. After a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis, she knew surgery was a mistake for her. Vanessa did her homework and discovered thyroid radiofrequency ablation. Disclaimer: None of the statements made in this or any other video by "Its me Jen again" should be considered medical advice. 👉Find a thyroid thermal ablation provider: https://www.saveyourthyroid.org/ 👉Join our FB community, Save Your Thyroid: https://www.facebook.com/gr...2023-03-0920 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer HolkemThyroid RFA in ATLANTA: Dr. Shatul ParikhThis video was originally published on YouTube on 5/12/21.Dr. Shatul Parikh is saving thyroids in the southern US, and beyond, from his Atlanta based ENT practice. While highly skilled in thyroid removal surgery, Dr. Parikh says that these surgeries happen too frequently today. With such a transformative technology as thyroid RFA, Dr. Parikh believes that more patients can keep their thyroid intact, avoid lifelong medications, and avoid having a scar on their neck. Dr. Parikh's' LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shatul-parikh-md-090547158 Dr. Parikh's practice Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/NorthwestENT/ Dr. Parikh's RFA website: https...2023-03-0930 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer HolkemMore on Thyroid RFA with Dr. Kathleen HandsThis video was originally published on YouTube on 4/21/21.Today, I'm catching up with Dr. Kathleen Hands of San Antonio, Texas for the second time. As the first endocrinologist in the country to become ECNU certified (Endocrine Certification in Neck Ultrasound), she possesses tremendous skill in use of the technology to accurately perform ultrasound-guided biopsies on thyroid nodules. This is a vital skill for a thyroid-focused physician, and has translated to her adoption of thyroid RFA. Since late 2019, Dr. Hands has been saving thyroids through this nonsurgical procedure; not only by treating her patients, but also through training f...2023-03-0946 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer HolkemTreating patients AND training physicians: Dr. Ralph Tufano, Head and Neck SurgeonThis video was originally published on YouTube on 4/12/21.In this video, I speak with Dr. Ralph Tufano of Johns Hopkins Medicine: "a recognized world authority on the management of thyroid cancer, thyroid nodules, benign thyroid diseases and parathyroid disease." (hopkinsmedicine.org) I had the unique privilege of meeting Dr. Tufano earlier this year at a physician training seminar on thyroid RFA in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In both treating patients and training physicians, Dr. Tufano is leading the way in thyroid RFA. Since the recording of this interview, Dr. Tufano has relocated to Sarasota, FL. Dr. Tuf...2023-03-0930 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer HolkemThyroid RFA in MICHIGAN: FB Live with Dr. Saadia MianThis video was originally published on YouTube on 4/5/21.In this recording of Facebook live, I'm joining Dr. Saadia Mian for a discussion on thyroid RFA. Dr. Mian and her two colleagues have brought this leading edge procedure to their practice at Metro Detroit Endocrinology Center. Dr. Mian gives a presentation about thyroid nodules, describes the RFA procedure, and invites me to describe my personal experience with thyroid RFA. As the first practice in Michigan to offer this procedure, Metro Detroit Endocrinology Center is now serving patients in the midwest and neighboring Canada with this amazing option to save yo...2023-03-0939 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer HolkemThyroid RFA in KENTUCKY: Dr. Keith Forwith, ENT SurgeonThis video was originally published on YouTube on 4/2/21.Today, I'm interviewing ENT physician Dr. Keith Forwith of Louisville, Kentucky. Distinctive in his field, Dr. Forwith focuses the majority of his attention on thyroid and parathyroid disease. He is a passionate adopter of innovative treatments that preserve patients' quality of life. An avid advocate for thyroid RFA, Dr. Forwith has led several training programs for physicians on this leading edge technique to shrink thyroid nodules. Dr. Forwith's LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-forwith-a294a851/ Dr. Forwith's practice: https://www.advancedentandallergy.com/providers/our-p...2023-03-091h 06Save Your Thyroid with Jennifer HolkemJosemily's Thyroid RFA StoryThis video was originally published on YouTube on 3/15/21.In this interview, I talk to a patient named Josemily who suffered with difficult symptoms from 2 thyroid nodules. She already had vocal chord paralysis on one side and was concerned that thyroid removal surgery put her remaining vocal chord at too high of risk for damage. She sought help from 4 different doctors before discovering thyroid RFA. Listen to her amazing story of successful treatment! Dr. Kuo's bio: https://columbiasurgery.org/jennifer-h-kuo-md Dr. Kuo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=437cDux1rlA&t=0s D...2023-03-0934 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer HolkemTricia's Story (7): Spread the word on Thyroid RFAThis video was originally published on YouTube on 1/25/21.This video is SEGMENT 7 of 7.In this interview segment, Tricia and I discuss our passion to educate both patients and doctors on thyroid RFA. Together, we can change the world by improving the quality of so many people's lives! Disclaimer: None of the statements made in this or any other video by "Its me Jen again" should be considered medical advice. 👉Find a thyroid thermal ablation provider: https://www.saveyourthyroid.org/ 👉Join our FB community, Save Your Thyroid: https://www.facebook.com/groups/saveyourthy...2023-03-0914 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer HolkemTricia's Story (6): Thyroid Struggles (How it impacts your health)This video was originally published on YouTube on 1/25/21.This video is SEGMENT 6 of 7.In this interview segment, Tricia and I discuss our personal struggles with health related to thyroid dysfunction: (just to name a few) fatigue, infertility, and just feeling like a zombie. Disclaimer: None of the statements made in this or any other video by "Its me Jen again" should be considered medical advice. 👉Find a thyroid thermal ablation provider: https://www.saveyourthyroid.org/ 👉Join our FB community, Save Your Thyroid: https://www.facebook.com/groups/saveyourthyroidnonsurgical 👉Follow me...2023-03-0917 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer HolkemTricia's Story (5): Thyroid RFA Follow UpThis video was originally published on YouTube on 1/25/21.This video is SEGMENT 5 of 7.In this interview segment, Tricia describes what has happened since her thyroid RFA in August 2020. She has met some challenges in attempting to follow up remotely, due to local doctors being uninformed on thyroid RFA.Disclaimer: None of the statements made in this or any other video by "Its me Jen again" should be considered medical advice. 👉Find a thyroid thermal ablation provider: https://www.saveyourthyroid.org/ 👉Join our FB community, Save Your Thyroid: https://www.facebook.c...2023-03-0909 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer HolkemTricia's Story (4): Struggles w Doctors (Thyroid Nodules)This video was originally published on YouTube on 1/25/21.This video is SEGMENT 4 of 7.In this interview segment, Tricia and I discuss the struggles we have both experienced with doctors throughout our time with thyroid nodules. Compartmentalization of health leads to degradation of quality of life. Disclaimer: None of the statements made in this or any other video by "Its me Jen again" should be considered medical advice. 👉Find a thyroid thermal ablation provider: https://www.saveyourthyroid.org/ 👉Join our FB community, Save Your Thyroid: https://www.facebook.com/groups/saveyourthyr...2023-03-0913 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer HolkemTricia's Story (3): The Root of the Problem (Thyroid Nodule)This video was originally published on YouTube on 1/25/21.This video is SEGMENT 3 of 7.In this interview segment, Tricia describes what happened in years prior to her thyroid nodule diagnosis and what she truly believes is the root cause of this problem. Very multifaceted and personal, she describes both physical and emotional elements that she feels contributed to the development of her thyroid mass. Disclaimer: None of the statements made in this or any other video by "Its me Jen again" should be considered medical advice. 👉Find a thyroid thermal ablation provider: https...2023-03-0908 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer HolkemTricia's Story (2): Thyroid RFAThis video was originally published on YouTube on 1/25/21.This video is SEGMENT 2 of 7.In this interview segment, Tricia's recounts her thyroid RFA experience with Dr. Segkos in Provo, Utah. In spite of having such a huge thyroid mass, she was able to breeze through her procedure and even do some vacationing in Utah afterwards. Disclaimer: None of the statements made in this or any other video by "Its me Jen again" should be considered medical advice. 👉Find a thyroid thermal ablation provider: https://www.saveyourthyroid.org/ 👉Join our FB community, Sa...2023-03-0912 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer HolkemTricia's Story (1): Choosing Thyroid RFA over SurgeryThis video was originally published on YouTube on 1/25/21.This video is SEGMENT 1 of 7.In this interview, I talk to a patient named Tricia who suffered with an enormous thyroid mass. In an effort to avoid surgery and save her thyroid, she pursued thyroid RFA. In this first segment of the interview, she tells us how she was diagnosed and what motivated her to pursue an alternative to thyroidectomy. Disclaimer: None of the statements made in this or any other video by "Its me Jen again" should be considered medical advice. 👉Find a thyr...2023-03-0920 minSave Your Thyroid with Jennifer HolkemThyroid RFA at COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY: Dr. Jennifer Kuo, Endocrine SurgeonThis video was originally published on YouTube on 8/19/20.Today's video is an interview with Interventional Endocrinologist Dr. Jennifer Kuo, from Columbia University in New York. Dr. Kuo is "one of the leading international experts on ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation of thyroid nodules," as well as the 2020 winner of the "Super Doctor's Award." In this video, she gives us some great insights into the world of thyroid RFA. (Columbiasurgery.org) Dr. Kuo's video, "Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of Thyroid Nodules Explained" https://youtu.be/437cDux1rlA Who is a candidate for RFA? Korean guidelines for thyro...2023-03-0916 min