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Doctor ThyroidDiagnosed with Thyroid Cancer and You Say No to Surgery with Dr. Louise DaviesYou 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 prevalent in 34% of the cadavers. Dr. Davies states, if diagnosed with thyroid cancer, impor...
2023-04-0528 min
Doctor ThyroidThe Financial Risk of Thyroid Surgery → Dr. Jonas de Souza - Oncologist, Medical Director at Humana Jonas 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 ultimate goal is to increase access to essential cancer therapies by providing policy makers and scientific communities with the required information on patient preferences and on barriers that lie between...
2023-04-0213 min
Doctor ThyroidSurgery is Not More Cost Effective Than Active Surveillance, with Dr. Jeremy Freeman from Mt. SinaiDr. 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 year as a McLaughlin Fellow, training in Head and Neck Oncology at the Royal Marsden Hospital in London, UK. He was...
2023-03-0727 min
Doctor ThyroidRadiofrequency Ablation (RFA) and Thyroid Nodules w/ Dr. Babak LarianRFA 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 a nodule by low risk, intermediate, or high risk. ✅ Thyroidectomy comes with risks, including: vocal cord paralysis...
2022-12-3023 minDoctor ThyroidThyroid Cancer Surgery? The Single Most Important Question to Ask Your Surgeon with Dr. Gary ClaymanThis 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 pertains to thyroid surgery or thyroid cancer, there is likely nothing that he hasn't seen. Dr. Clayman left t...
2022-06-121h 11Doctor ThyroidThyroid Cancer Patients and Quality of Life Issues with Dr. Grogan and Dr. AschebrookUniversity 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-inducing high rate of recurrence, which could contribute to their findings. "The goal of this study is to turn it into a long-term, longitudinal cohort," said Grogan, who hopes to develop a...
2022-06-0746 min
Doctor ThyroidMonitoring Recurrence of Thyroid Cancer by Measuring Thyroglobulin (Tg) and TgAb with Dr. SpencerIn 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 method of testing TgAb is the machine manufactured by Kronus (RSR) or Roche. When getting blood tests, be sure to request either of these manufacturers for TgAb results, each of the...
2022-03-2218 min
Doctor ThyroidLevothyroxine and Hair Loss ⎥Thyroid Health, with Dr. Susanne BreenDr. 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 causes of her personal health challenges. She read Breaking the Vicious Cycle, changed her diet, found direction from practitioners and started her path to health. She brings her personal experience and...
2022-03-141h 01Doctor ThyroidAdding T3 to Your T4 Treatment with Dr. Martin MilnerIn 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 inflammation, sleep problems, muscle spasms, caution with your morning smoothies, and why you should stand up when taking T3. Want to find...
2021-12-2243 minDoctor ThyroidBest Time of Day to Take Your Thyroid Medication and Other Questions for the Endocrinologist with Wendy Sacks, M.D. Today'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.
2021-12-1727 minDoctor ThyroidA Must Listen Episode Before Getting Surgery - Do Not Do It Alone, with Dr. VanNostrandDr. 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 Medicine, Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences; past President, Mid-Eastern Society of Nuclear Medicine, Director of Continuing Medical Education Department, and other elected positions of...
2021-09-3033 min
Doctor ThyroidMolecular Profiling and Unnecessary Thyroid Surgeries with Jennifer Kuo from Columbia UniversityOne-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 option? The key is, to confirm that molecular profiling was performed. Jennifer Kuo, MD is Director of the Thyroid Biopsy Program, Dire...
2021-07-1435 minDoctor ThyroidHypothyroidism — Moving From Fat, Foggy & Fatigued to Feeling Fit & Focused with Elle RussIn 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 host of the Primal Blueprint Podcast. She is becoming the leading voice of thyroid health in the burgeoning Evolutionary Health Movement (also referred to as Paleo, Primal, or Ancestral Health). Elle h...
2021-06-2936 minDoctor ThyroidCombination Therapy of T4 and T3: Combat Hypothyroidism, Weight Gain, and Fatigue with Dr. Antonio Bianco from Rush UniversityCombination 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 topics: Combination therapy of adding T3 to T4 85% of patients on Synthroid feel fine. Nearly 5% of the U.S. population take...
2021-06-2703 minDoctor ThyroidAvoiding Thyroid Cancer Surgery, Depending on the Size with Dr. Miyauchi from Kuma Hospital in JapanYou 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 active surveillance in place of immediate surgery. Dr. Miyauchi is President and COO of Kuma Hospital, Center for Excell...
2021-06-2540 min
Doctor ThyroidThyroid Surgery? Be Careful, Not All Surgeons Are Equal and Here is Why with Dr. Ralph P. Tufano from The Johns Hopkins School of MedicineIn 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 Division of Head and Neck Endocrine Surgery at The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and conducts thyroid and...
2021-06-2432 min
Doctor ThyroidHashimoto's Disease and the Thyroid Change Petition for ChangeIn 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 Armour Thyroid Cold intolerance Saliva testing and cortisol levels Lyme disease The problem of testing TSH levels only NOTES Thyroid Change Resources Website: www.ThyroidChange.or...
2021-06-2134 minDoctor ThyroidYou Have a Thyroid Nodule? This is what happens next - with Dr. Regina Castro from The Mayo ClinicThis 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 patients and physicians • A word of caution about sourcing medical informati...
2021-06-1920 min
Doctor ThyroidHypothyroidism — Diagnosis, Treatment, and Medication with Dr. Leonard Wartofsky from MedStarDr. 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 cancer for both physicians and for patients, and thyroid cancer is his primary clinical focus. He is the author or coauthor of over 350 articles and book chapters in the medical literature, is r...
2021-06-1635 minDoctor ThyroidThyroid Cancer and Children with Dr. Andrew Bauer from the Perelman School of Medicine, U of PennsylvaniaAndrew 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 Thyroid Cancer Survivors Association and the Graves' Disease and Thyroid Foundation. In the American Thyroid Association Dr. Bauer has recently served as a...
2021-06-1552 min
Doctor ThyroidA Summary of Radioactive Iodine Treatment for Thyroid Cancer, with Dr. Alan Waxman from Cedars SinaiNot 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 hospital after taking RAI, how long is the stay required? Should you go home after RAI? What is the...
2021-06-1239 minDoctor ThyroidMy Doctor Has Thyroid Cancer — Dr. Aime Franco from University of ArkansasDr. 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 and Pathogenesis Program. Dr. Franco is a survivor of thyroid cancer, and balances her research as a mom and competitive triathlete. ...
2021-06-1125 min
Doctor ThyroidFather, husband, runner, musician, and the lifestyle changes that came after thyroid cancer surgery (Patient Story)In 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 high school
2021-06-1016 min
Doctor ThyroidBroadway Performer Says No to Thyroid Cancer Surgery → Surveillance InsteadJody 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 back lead to discovery of thyroid nodules A scare, at one point being told cancer could be med...
2021-06-0946 min
Doctor ThyroidHypothyroidism⎥Weight Gain, Fatigue, and Sluggishness, with Dr. Alan Farwell from Boston Medical CenterDr. 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 Task Force Publications Committee. He has served two terms on the ATA Board of Directors, is the founding and current Chair...
2021-06-0638 min
Doctor ThyroidNo Biopsy is 100% Accurate⎥Molecular Testing Gets Close, with Dr. Bridget Brady from Austin Thyroid SurgeonsDr. 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 cosmetic outcomes. Her fellowship training in Germany and experience in Austin have enabled her to specialize in patients with recurrent or persistent disease of the thyroid and parathyroid, including thyroid cancer. Sh...
2021-06-0428 min
Doctor ThyroidPregnancy and Thyroid⎥Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism, with Dr. Angela Leung from UCLADr. 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 Epidemiology. Dr. Leung has particular clinical and research interests in thyroid disorders, and she also sees patients regarding parathyroid and adrenal...
2021-05-3019 min
Doctor ThyroidThyroid Cancer Is Not Going to Kill You (Papillary), with Dr. Amanda Laird from Rutgers Cancer Institute of NJDr. 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 these questions: Prognosis and what will happen in the long run and quality of life. S...
2021-05-3024 min
VRACEndoc(t)rinement (2015)par Stéphane Horel.
À Bruxelles, un compte à rebours a commencé. L’Europe pourrait interdire les perturbateurs endocriniens, ces substances omniprésentes qui compromettent la santé des enfants en piratant leur système hormonal.
Mais cette promesse menace des intérêts colossaux.
Les générations futures mandatent un bébé astucieux pour enquêter sur la bataille d’influence que se livrent industriels, scientifiques et ONG dans les coulisses de la démocratie européenne.
Fruit de 18 mois d’enquête, Endoc(t)rinement expose la complaisance d’institutions européennes perméables à l’influ
2021-05-1200 min
Doctor ThyroidMedical Error and Addressing Patient Safety with Dr. Danielle OfriDr. 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 get through the Bach cello suites before she kicks the bucket. In this...
2021-04-0549 min
Doctor ThyroidThyroid and Pregnancy ⎥Why It Matters, with Dr. Elizabeth Pearce from Boston UniversityIn this episode, topics include: Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism during pregnancy Pregnant and without a thyroid Avoiding T3 during pregnancy, including concerns with desiccated thyroid If being treated for hypothyroidism already, the importance of upping dose while pregnant Pregnant with auto-immunity Pregnant with Graves' disease The dangers of pregnancy and overt hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism Three-percent of pregnancies are affected The importance of iodine during pregnancy Dr. Pearce received her undergraduate and medical degrees from Harvard and a masters' degree in epidemiology from the Boston University School of Public Health. She completed her residency in internal medicine at Beth...
2021-03-1120 min
Doctor ThyroidWhat Do You Do For a Living?⎥Why It Matters, with Dr. Ashok R. Shaha from MSKCCDr. Shaha specializes in head and neck surgery, with a particular interest in thyroid and parathyroid surgery. He uses an algorithm of selective thyroid tumor criteria (the size, location, stage and type of cancer, along with the patient's age), to tailor therapy to each individual's circumstances. This can help thyroid cancer patients avoid unnecessary and potentially damaging over-treatment, while still providing the best option for control of their cancer and better quality of life after treatment. Dr. Shaha works very closely with Memorial Sloan Ketterings' endocrinologists to monitor the careful post-treatment hormone balancing necessary for thyroid cancer patients. Many...
2021-03-0750 min
Doctor Thyroid89: Your Patient 'Type' May Determine Your Thyroid Cancer Treatment → Dr. Michael Tuttle from Sloan KetteringDuring this interview, Dr. Tuttle discusses the following points: Challenges of managing thyroid cancer as outlined by the guidelines Scaling back care for insurance-challenged patients, and adopting a plan that gets the same result without needing the expensive tests Desired outcome is survival and no recurrence, a third is for no harm that would be caused by an unnecessary surgery Unwanted side affects of thyroid cancer include nerve damage, parathyroid damage, and infections RAI sometimes has unwanted side affects With technology, ultrasounds and biopsies, we know some cancers do not need to be treated, as they are now...
2021-03-0639 min
Doctor Thyroid36: 1 in 3 People Die With Thyroid Cancer — Not From with Dr. Seth Landefeld from UABThe USPSTF upholds its 1996 recommendation against screening for thyroid cancer among asymptomatic adults. The USPSTF commissioned the systematic review due to the rising incidence of thyroid cancers against a background of stable mortality, which is suggestive of over-treatment. And in view of the results, the task force concluded with "moderate certainty" that the harms outweigh the benefits of screening. The USPSTF emphasizes, however, that this recommendation pertains only to the general asymptomatic adult population, and not to individuals who present with throat symptoms, lumps or swelling, or those at high risk for thyroid cancer.
2021-02-2523 min
Doctor Thyroid37: Adding T3 to T4 Will Make You Feel Better? For Some the Answer is 'Yes' with Dr. Antonio Bianco from Rush UniversityAntonio Bianco, MD, PhD, is head of the division of Endocrinology and Metabolism at Rush University Medical Center. Dr. Bianco also co-chaired an American Thyroid Association task force that updated the guidelines for treating hypothyroidism. 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 topics: Combination therapy of adding T3 to T4 85% of patients on Synthroid feel fine. Nearly 5% of the U.S. population takes T4...
2021-02-2143 min
Doctor Thyroid50: Regarding Thyroid Cancer, Are You a Minimalist or a Maximalist? with Dr. Michael Tuttle from Sloan KetteringMany centers from around the world want to know how Memorial Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center treats thyroid cancer. A key member of the MSKCC is Dr. Michael Tuttle. During this interview, Dr. Tuttle discusses the following points: Challenges of managing thyroid cancer as outlined by the guidelines Scaling back care for insurance-challenged patients, and adopting a plan that gets the same result without needing the expensive tests Desired outcome is survival and no recurrence, a third is for no harm that would be caused by an unnecessary surgery Unwanted side affects of thyroid cancer include...
2021-02-1839 min
Doctor Thyroid55: Thyroid Cancer Treatment and Surgery Explained⎥Dr. Gerard Doherty from Harvard Medical SchoolDr. Gerard Doherty, an acclaimed endocrine surgeon, is a graduate of Holy Cross and the Yale School of Medicine. He completed residency training at UCSF, including Medical Staff Fellowship at the National Cancer Institute. Dr. Doherty joined Washington University School of Medicine in 1993, and became Professor of Surgery in 2001. In 2002 he became Head of General Surgery and the Norman W. Thompson Professor of Surgery at the University of Michigan, where he also served as the General Surgery Program Director and Vice Chair of the Department of Surgery. From 2012 to 2016, Dr. Doherty was the Utley Professor and Chair of Surgery a...
2021-02-1327 min
Doctor Thyroid63: Slow Down and Do Not Rush⎢Thyroid Surgery with a Clear Mind, with Dr. Bryan McIver from Moffitt Cancer CenterBryan McIver, MD, PhD Dr. McIver contributes to Moffitt Cancer Center almost 20 years of clinical experience in the care of patients with endocrine diseases, specializing in the evaluation of patients with thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer. He has a particular interest in the management of patients with advanced and aggressive forms of cancer and the role of genetic and molecular techniques to improve the accuracy of diagnosis; to tailor appropriate treatment to a patientdisease. Dr. McIver has a long-standing basic research interest in the genetic regulation of growth, invasion and spread of thyroid tumors of all types...
2021-02-1235 min
Doctor Thyroid76: Is Your Thyroid Surgeon Skilled? 4 Mistakes Resulting from Inexperience, with Dr. James Netterville from VanderbiltJames L. Netterville, M.D. Mark C. Smith Professor of Head and Neck Surgery, Professor of Otolaryngology Director, Head & Neck Oncologic Surgery Associate Director, Bill Wilkerson Center for Otolaryngology and Communication Sciences Dr. Netterville is the Director of Head and Neck Surgery at Vanderbilt and is an international leading authority of treating head and neck cancer. He is one of the world's experts in the treatment of skull base tumors and has a vast clinical experience. Todays topic's include: Reoccurrence thyroid disease patients in paratracheal, thyroid bed, and cervical lymph nodes Papillary thyroid cancer...
2021-02-1148 min
Doctor Thyroid75: Fat, Foggy, and Depressed After Thyroidectomy? You May Benefit From T3, with Dr. Antonio Bianco from Rush UniversityAntonio Bianco, MD, is the Charles Arthur Weaver Professor of Cancer Research in the Department of Internal Medicine. He is the president of Rush University Medical Group and vice dean for clinical affairs in Rush Medical College. Bianco came to Rush from the University of Miami Health System, where he served as professor of medicine and chief of the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism. He has more than 30 years of experience in the thyroid field. He has been recognized with a number of national and international awards and membership in prestigious medical societies. A...
2021-02-1043 min
Doctor Thyroid90: The Results of 30 Years of Patients Receiving Active Surveillance Instead of Surgery → Dr. Akira Miyauchi from Kuma Hospital in Kobe, JapanDr. Akira Miyauchi Professor Akira Miyauchi (Figure 1) is President and COO of Kuma Hospital, Center of Excellence in Thyroid Care, Kobe, Japan. He is a Japanese endocrine surgeon, and a pioneer in active surveillance, and visionary in regard to treatment of thyroid cancer. World renowned researcher, and lecturer. As the associate professor of the Department of Surgery, Kagawa Medical University, he proposed and initiated a clinical trial of active surveillance for low-risk papillary micro cancer in collaboration with Kuma Hospital in 1993. In 2001, he was appointed the President of Kuma Hospital. Since then, he has been keen on...
2021-02-0943 min
Doctor Thyroid92: Treinta años después y más de 5000 pacientes con cáncer papilar de tiroides → y solo dos murieron, con el Dr. Jorge Calvo desde PanamaDr. Jorge Calvo Lugar de estudio: U. de Panamà, Hospital de la Caja de Seguro Social, Fundaciòn Santa Fe (Colombia) U. Del Norte (Argentina), Sistema Integrado de Salud (Veraguas) Otros estudios: Laparoscopía, Curso de postgrado de Cirugía Gastrointestinal, Curso de postgrado de Cirugía de Cabeza y Cuello En este episodio, se tratan los siguientes temas: ¿Cómo será la vida después de la cirugía? Embarazo después del cáncer de tiroides Parálisis de las cuerdas vocales Las complicaciones incluyen voz e hipo-calcio Sangrado duran...
2021-02-0328 min
Doctor Thyroid97: What You Must Know About Hashimoto's Disease with Dr. Brittany HendersonBrittany Henderson, MD, ECNU is board-certified in internal medicine and endocrinology, with advanced training in thyroid disorders, including Hashimoto's thyroiditis, Graves Disease, thyroid nodules, and thyroid cancer. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, she graduated in the top 10% of at her class at Northeastern Ohio Medical University, where she received the honor of Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA). She completed her endocrinology fellowship training under a National Institutes of Health (NIH) research-training grant at Duke University Medical Center. She then served as Medical Director for the Thyroid and Endocrine Tumor Board at Duke University Medical Center and as Clinical Director for the...
2021-02-0355 min
Doctor Thyroid96: Thyroid and Prostate Cancer — Surgery Outcomes Sometimes Worse Than No Surgery — Weighing Risks and Outcomes with Dr. Allen HoAllen S. Ho MD is Associate Professor of Surgery, Director of the Head and Neck Cancer Program, and Co-Director of the Thyroid Cancer Program at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. As a fellowship-trained head and neck surgeon. His practice focuses on the treatment of head and neck tumors, including HPV(+) throat cancers and thyroid malignancies. He leads the multidisciplinary Cedars-Sinai Head and Neck Tumor Board, which provides consensus management options for complex, advanced cases. Dr. Ho's research interests are highly integrated into his clinical practice. His current efforts lie in cancer proteomics, HPV(+) oropharyngeal cancer pathogenesis, and thyroid cancer molecular assays...
2021-02-0138 min
Doctor Thyroid82: Hashimoto's Disease and Hypothyroidism and TSH Levels → Dr. Victor Bernet - the Mayo Clinic Victor J. Bernet, MD, is Chair of the Endocrinology Division at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida and is an Associate Professor in the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine. Dr. Bernet served 21+ years in the Army Medical Corps retiring as a Colonel. He served as Consultant in Endocrinology to the Army Surgeon General, Program Director for the National Capitol Consortium Endocrinology Fellowship and as an Associate Professor of Medicine at the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences. Dr. Bernet has received numerous military awards, was awarded the "A" Proficiency Designator for professional excellence by the Army Surgeon General and...
2021-02-0135 min
Doctor Thyroid94: Everything You Need to Know About Thyroid Nodules with Dr. Regina Castro from Mayo ClinicM. Regina Castro, MD is a consultant in the Division of Endocrinology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. She is an Associate Professor of Medicine. She is the Associate Program Director for the Endocrinology Fellowship program, and Director of Endocrinology rotation for the Internal Medicine Residency. She is also a member of the Thyroid Core Group at Mayo Clinic. She served from 2009 to 2015 as Thyroid Section Editor for AACE Self-Assessment Program and has authored several chapters on Hyperthyroidism, Thyroid Nodules and thyroid cancer. She has served on various committees of the ATA, including Patient Education and Advocacy committee...
2021-01-2821 min
Doctor Thyroid85: Vigilancia Activa Microcarcinoma en Cancer de Tiroides → Fabián Pitoia, MD, Ph D. Fabián Pitoia, MD, Ph D. Jefe de la sección tiroides, División Endocrinología Hospital de Clinicas decla universidad de Buenos Aires Sub director de la carrera de medicos especialistas en Endocrinología- hospital de clinicas Docente adscripto de medicina interna. Temas de este entrevista incluye: El tema de hoy es la gestión de la vigilancia activa microcarcinoma ¿qué es el microcarcinoma y qué es la vigilancia activa? Para aquellos que siguen el podcast de Doc Thyroid, es posible que conozcan mi historia, tuve una tiroidectomía y cáncer de tiroides. Cuando escuché la palabra cáncer de mi médico...
2021-01-2543 min
Doctor Thyroid95: Hypothyroidism and Combination Therapy of T3 and T4 with Dr. Martin Milner from Portland, OregonDr. Milner is well published with texts, medical journal articles and studies in cardiology, endocrinology, pulmonology, oncology, and environmental medicine. Dr. Milner calls his practice "integrated endocrinology" balancing all the endocrine hormones using bio-identical hormone replacement and amino acid neurotransmitter precursors. Dr. Milner's articles include treatment protocols for hypothyroidism, "Hypothyroidism: Optimizing Medication with Slow-Release Compounded Thyroid Replacement" was published in the peer review journal of compounding pharmacists, International Journal of Pharmaceutical Compounding. In this interview, the following topics are discussed: Starving in the midst of plenty Slow release T3 and T4 Hypothyroidism Hyperthyroidism or...
2021-01-2044 min
Doctor Thyroid78: La Palabra Cáncer es Engañosa — No Es Tan Mortal Como Antes, con el Doctor Antonio Hakim desde BogotáEn esta entrevista hablamos sobre: El nombre del cáncer ha cambiado La tasa de supervivencia con cáncer ha cambiado para mejor La mitad tiene nódulos, muchos de ellos tendrán cáncer 10% de esos tienen cáncer No es necesario operar con todo el cáncer de tiroides 2.5 millones de personas en Colombia tienen cáncer de tiroides No biopsia todos los nódulos ¿Qué es la fobia al cáncer? Lo que no sabemos no nos perjudicará No biopsiar pequeños nódulos tiroideos BETHESDA IV en inconcluso La vida sin tu tiroides cambia tu vida, para p...
2021-01-1923 min
Doctor Thyroid91: Thyroid Cancer Patients Report Poor Quality of Life After Diagnosis and Treatment → Dr. Aschebrook and Dr. Grogan from UChicago MedicineThe 5-year survival rate for invasive thyroid cancer is 97.9%, and the 10-year survival rate is more than 95%, according to the National Cancer Institute. This leads some people to refer to it as a "good cancer." "The idea behind that 'good cancer' statement is a positive one," said study co-author Raymon Grogan, MD, Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Chicago Medicine, in Chicago, IL. "It is physicians trying to make people feel better. But, I think it's had the opposite effect over time." The number of thyroid cancer survivors is rising rapidly due to...
2021-01-1946 min
Doctor Thyroid73: The Aggressive Mission to Find Cancer is Going Too Far? with Dr. Gilbert Welch from The Dartmouth InstituteH. Gilbert Welch, MD, MPH An internationally recognized expert on the effects of medical screening and over-diagnosis Dr. Gilbert Welch's work is leading many patients and physicians think carefully about what leads to good health. For Welch, the answer is often "less testing" and "less medicine" with more emphasis on non-medical factors, such as diet, exercise, and finding purpose in life. Welch's research examines the problems created by medicine's efforts to detect disease early: physicians test too often, treat too aggressively, and tell too many people that they are sick. Most of his...
2021-01-1737 min
Doctor Thyroid93: Has anything changed in the past 50 years of treating thyroid disease? (including thyroid cancer) The answer is yes. → Dr. Leonard Wartofsky from MedStarDr. Leonard 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 cancer for both physicians and for patients, and thyroid cancer is his primary clinical focus. He is the author or coauthor of over 350 articles and book chapters in the medical liter...
2021-01-0435 min
Doctor Thyroid88: For Some Thyroid Cancer Patients, No Surgery is the Best Treatment → Dr. Allen Ho from Cedars SinaiDr. Allen Ho is a fellowship-trained head and neck surgeon who focuses on head and neck tumors, including HPV(+) throat cancers and thyroid malignancies. As director of the Head and Neck Cancer Program and co-director of the Thyroid Cancer Program, he leads the multidisciplinary Cedars-Sinai Head and Neck Tumor Board, which provides consensus management options for complex, advanced cases. Ho's research interests are highly integrated into his clinical practice. His current efforts lie in cancer proteomics, HPV(+) oropharyngeal cancer pathogenesis, and thyroid cancer molecular assays. He has presented his research at AACR, ASCO, AHNS, and ATA, and has published...
2020-12-0843 min
Doctor Thyroid84: Diagnosed With Thyroid Cancer? — Stop — Do Not Rush Into Surgery → Dr. Bryan McIver - Moffitt Cancer CenterBryan McIver, MD, PhD Dr. McIver contributes to Moffitt Cancer Center almost 20 years of clinical experience in the care of patients with endocrine diseases, specializing in the evaluation of patients with thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer. He has a particular interest in the management of patients with advanced and aggressive forms of cancer and the role of genetic and molecular techniques to improve the accuracy of diagnosis; to tailor appropriate treatment to a patientdisease. Dr. McIver has a long-standing basic research interest in the genetic regulation of growth, invasion and spread of thyroid tumors of all types. His primary...
2020-11-1837 min
Doctor Thyroid87: Is There a Stigma when Choosing Active Surveillance? → Dr. Louise Davies from The Dartmouth InstituteThe past year has been fascinating and highly fruitful year for Dartmouth Institute Associate Professor Louise Davies, MD, MS. A 2017-2018 Fulbright Global Scholar, Davis spent several months in Japan at the Kuma Hospital in Kobe, Japan, studying the hospital's pioneering surveillance program for thyroid cancer. Davies, the chief of otolaryngology-head & neck surgery-at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in White River Junction, Vermont, has researched U.S. patients' experiences of monitoring thyroid cancers they self-identify as overdiagnosed, and has found that such patients often feel unsupported, even ostracized. Following her stay in Japan, Davies, who also develops and teaches...
2020-11-0330 min
Doctor Thyroid86: Que hago si tengo cancer de tiroides? → Dr. Carlos Simon Duque El Dr. Duque es un Cirujano de Cabeza y Cuello, formado en la Universidad de Miami, actualmente trabaja en el Hospital Pablo Tobon Uribe de Medellin. Al años opera unos 220 pacientes con problemas de tiroides, de estos la mayoría con cancer de tiroides. El Dr. Duque ha escrito un libro titulado !Uuuyy. TENGO CANCER DE TIROIDES¡ (Antes de inciar esta entrevista , me gustaria dejar claro que el fin de esta entrevista es informativo. Muy respetuosamente le solicitaria todos los que se unen a esta entrevista, No hacer preguntas sobre casos personales, o mencionar...
2018-05-281h 11
Doctor Thyroid81: ¡Uuuyyy, TENGO CÁNCER DE TIROIDES!Doctor Carlos Simón Duque Fisher Médico de la Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana y Otorrinolaringólogo de la Universidad de Antioquia en Medellín, Colombia. Residencia en Otorrinolaringología en la Universidad de Antioquia. Fellowship , Entrenamiento exclusivo en Cirugía de Cabeza y Cuello (1996 a 1998) y posteriormente un Fellowship en Rinología y Cirugía Endoscópica de Senos para nasales (2004 a 2005) ambos en el Departamento de Otorrinolaringología de la Universidad de Miami, USA. En esta entrevista escuchamos del autor y cirujano, Dr. Carlos Duque, que explica los siguientes temas sobre el cáncer de...
2018-03-2632 min
Doctor Thyroid68: Diagnosed With Graves' Disease ⎪Then Thyroid Cancer18 years ago Lorrie was diagnosed with Graves' disease. Then, in 2017 she received a diagnosis of thyroid cancer. In this episode we hear Lorrie describe the following: Papillary thyroid cancer Long delayed pathology results Graves' disease Balancing Graves' disease and a thyroid cancer diagnosis Emotional roller coaster of feeling optimistic and other days of sadness. The feelings and emotions of related to a cancer diagnosis Being careful about the information shared on the Internet and potential negativity Support network and family Nodule size was 1.1 cm, but with history of Graves' disease, she decided to forego active surveillance ...
2018-03-0638 min
Doctor Thyroid72: [Spanish] La Conexión Entre el Corazón y el Hipotiroidismo. Entrevista con la Dra. Gabriela Brenta de Buenos AiresDra. Gabriela Brenta, M.D., Ph.D. Docente de post grado de la Universidad Favaloro y de las carreras de Especialista en Endocrinología así como de Bioquímica Clínica dependientes de Universidad de Buenos Aires. Médica adscripta en el Servicio de Endocrinología y Metabolismo de la Unidad Asistencial Dr. César Milstein de Buenos Aires, Sector Tiroides. Presidente del Comité Científico de la Sociedad Latinoamericana de Tiroides. Miembro del Dpto. de Tiroides de la Sociedad Argentina de Endocrinología y Metabolismo. Su área de investigación clínica abarca el efecto cardiovascular y metabólico de las...
2018-01-3130 min
Doctor Thyroid71: A Patient's Determination to Find Better Treatment for Hashimoto'sIn this episode we hear from Doug, and 37 year old, male patient of Hashimoto's. Discussed, are the following topics: Panic attacks Nervous Sweating Can't get out of bed Putting on weight Feeling coldness NP Thyroid® L-Tyrosine Synthroid WP Thyroid WP Thyroid and L-Tyrosine combination therapy High heart rate on T3 ACTH stimulation test TSH as high as 60 T3 suppressing pituitary Experience as a male with Hashimoto's Brain fog Body aches Food and diet NOTES: American Thyroid Association NP Thyroid ACTH stimulation test PubMed Deiodinase polymorphism testing ...
2018-01-3023 min
Doctor Thyroid69: One Cancer, Two Surgeries, and 50 BiopsiesIn this episode, we visit with Carla. She had thyroid cancer surgery. During the interview, we discuss: 50 biopsies of the first nodule 5 cm nodule Biopsies RAI Weight gain Support from family NOTES American Thyroid Association 23: You Have a Thyroid Nodule, What Happens Next? with Dr. Regina Castro from The Mayo Clinic 64: Managing Indeterminate Thyroid Nodules, with Dr. Kimberly Vanderveen from Denver Center for Endocrine Surgery
2018-01-1617 min
Doctor Thyroid67: Cuando Se Les Dice que Tienen Cáncer de Tiroides → Las Cinco Preguntas Más Comunes de los Pacientes, con el Dr. Eduardo FaureDr. Eduardo Faure Especialista en Endocrinología. UBA Médico egresado de la Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad Nacional de Rosario. Especialista en Endocrinología egresado de la Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad de Buenos Aires. Especialista recertificado por AMA (Asociación Médica Argentina) / SAEM (Sociedad Argentina de Endocrinología y Metabolismo) años 2003 y 2009. Realizó su formación como Endocrinólogo en el Servicio de Endocrinología del Complejo Médico PFA Churruca-Visca. Buenos Aires. Argentina. Se sub-especializó en el área de Tiroides. Actualmente se desempeña como Médico de Planta del Servicio de...
2018-01-1011 min
Doctor Thyroid66: Five Important Things Your Thyroid Surgeon Maybe Not Telling You, with Dr. Akira MiyauchiProfessor Akira Miyauchi (Figure 1) is President and COO of Kuma Hospital, Center of Excellence in Thyroid Care, Kobe, Japan. He is a Japanese endocrine surgeon, and a pioneer in active surveillance, and visionary in regard to treatment of thyroid cancer. World renowned researcher, and lecturer. As the associate professor of the Department of Surgery, Kagawa Medical University, he proposed and initiated a clinical trial of active surveillance for low-risk papillary micro cancer in collaboration with Kuma Hospital in 1993. In 2001, he was appointed the President of Kuma Hospital. Since then, he has been keen on the study of evaluating treatments...
2017-12-2913 min
Doctor Thyroid65: Thyroid Cancer Does Not Respond to RAI⎢Treatment OptionsEzra Cohen, MD, is a board-certified oncologist and cancer researcher. He cares for patients with all types of head and neck cancers, including esophageal, thyroid and salivary gland cancers. Dr. Cohen is also an internationally recognized expert on novel cancer therapies and heads the Solid Tumor Therapeutics program at Moores Cancer Center. Much of his work has focused on squamous cell carcinomas and cancers of the thyroid, salivary gland, and HPV-related oropharyngeal cancers. As a physician-scientist, he is especially interested in developing novel therapies and understanding mechanisms of sensitivity or resistance; cancer screening; and using medication and...
2017-12-0824 min
Doctor Thyroid64: Managing Indeterminate Thyroid Nodules, with Dr. Kimberly Vanderveen from Denver Center for Endocrine SurgeryKimberly Vanderveen, MD is a Colorado native and graduate of Bear Creek High School in Lakewood, CO. She received her bachelor's degree with honors from Muhlenberg College in Allentown, PA. She then earned her medical degree from Northwestern University in Chicago, IL in 2001. Dr. Vanderveen completed her surgical residency at UC-Davis in Sacramento, CA. During her residency, she also obtained a master's degree in Clinical Research and was actively involved in cancer research and education. After her surgical training, Dr. Vanderveen completed a fellowship in Endocrine Surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. She is knowledgeable in both...
2017-11-0932 min
Doctor Thyroid62: Treating Thyroid Patients For 40 Years ⇒ Lessons Learned from Two Patients, with Dr. Elaine Kaptein from USCA native of Saskatchewan, Canada, Dr. Kaptein began teaching at the Keck School of Medicine in the Endocrinology Division in 1977. She became a tenured Professor of Medicine in 1990, a position she currently holds. Dr. Kaptein is a distinguished member of the Western Society for Clinical Investigation, American Society of Nephrology, the Endocrine Society and the American Thyroid Association. An accomplished researcher and lecturer, Dr. Kaptein has been invited to speak on the topics of Endocrinology and Nephrology in such cities as Montreal, Milan, Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Vienna and Rotterdam, to name a few. In this interview, Dr...
2017-10-2124 min
Doctor Thyroid61: Drug Resistant Thyroid Cancer, with Dr. Carmelo Nucera from Harvard Medical SchoolCarmelo Nucera, M.D., Ph.D., is currently an Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School, Boston, in the Division of Cancer Biology and Angiogenesis (Department of Pathology), Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Dr. Nucera received his M.D. and Ph.D. in Experimental Endocrinology and Metabolism from Italy. Dr. Nucera is highly driven by an intense desire to make important contributions that will directly benefit patients. Dr. Nucera is strongly committed to make discovery aimed to immediately cure patients that are suffering with aggressive tumors and rare/orphan cancer disease. Dr. Nucera has a clinical background and...
2017-10-1939 min
Doctor Thyroid59: No Biopsia es 100% Exacta Exámenes Moleculares son los MejoresDr. Paul Y. Casanova-Romero, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.P., F.A.C.E, E.C.N.U, que se unió a Palm Beach Diabetes y Endocrine Specialists en 2012, recibió su grado médico con honores (Summa Cum Laude) y Doctor en Ciencias Médicas (DMSc), de la Universidad de Zulia, la Escuela de Medicina en Venezuela. Posteriormente se unió a la facultad de su Alma Mater y en 1998, el Grupo de Investigación del Programa de Prevención de la Diabetes (D.P.P.) en el Instituto de Investigación de la Diabetes-Universidad de Miami. Completó...
2017-09-2934 min
Doctor Thyroid57: The Gut⎥Antibiotics Danger, Fixing Inflammation, and Thyroid HealthDr. Lisa Sardinia is an associate professor in the Pacific University Biology Department. She received a B.S. in Biology from Whitworth College, a Ph.D. in Microbiology from Montana State University and a J.D. from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law. Following graduate school, she was awarded a National Cancer Institute research fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco studying molecular genetics. At Pacific University, she teaches Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Basic Science for Optometry and Human Genetics for Physician Assistants. She has been the recipient of the Thomas J. a...
2017-09-2531 min
Doctor Thyroid52: Cancer Phobia?⎥Don't Sacrifice Your Thyroid, with Dr. José A. Hakim - Hospital Universitario Santa Fe de BogotáDr. José A. Hakim realiza más de 400 cirugías al año. Es cirujano general. Especialista en cirugía de cabeza y cuello en relación con el cáncer. En este entrevista, hablamos sobre: No todos los cánceres de tiroides deben ser operados. No todos los nódulos tiroideos deben ser biopsiados. La mitad de la población tiene nódulos tiroideos. El 10% de esos nódulos tienen cáncer. En Colombia, 2,5 millones de personas tienen cáncer de tiroides. 15 millones de personas tienen cáncer de tiroides en los Estados Unidos, y lo más probable...
2017-08-2922 min
Doctor Thyroid48: Innovaciones en el Tratamiento del Cáncer de Tiroides, con el Dr. Hernán Tala desde Santiago, ChileDr. Hernán Tala es endocrinólogo de la Clinica Alemana en Santiago, Chile. Su area especialidad incluye cáncer de tiroides avanzado, endocrinologia general, y enfermedades tiroides. Los temas presentados incluyen: Una mejor comprensión de la biología del cáncer de tiroides, y que no todo el cáncer de tiroides es igual. La enfermedad es única en cada paciente. La importancia de entender el perfil del cáncer en cada paciente. Diagnóstico del nódulo. Perfil molecular del nódulo tiroideo. Una pausa en la exploración universal del cáncer de tiroides. Vi...
2017-08-1147 min
Doctor Thyroid47: Treatment of Thyroid Cancer in Japan, with Dr. Takahiro Okamoto from Tokyo Women's Medical UniversityThis episode is recorded from Boston and the World Congress on Thyroid Cancer, where leading doctors and researchers have gathered to share the latest medical research and trends related to thyroid disease. At the Congress, Dr. Okamoto presented on Thyroid Cancer Guidelines Around the World He helped write the Japanese guidelines on thyroid cancer. He is Professor & Chair of the Department of Surgery at Tokyo Women's Medical University. Key points from this episode include: Most Western countries carry out total thyroidectomies, whereas in Japan, the approach is more conservative with a fundamental prac...
2017-08-0630 min
Doctor Thyroid46: Nerve Monitoring During Thyroid Surgery, with Dr. Özer Makay from Ege University - TurkeyThis episode is recorded from Boston at the World Congress on Thyroid Cancer, where thyroid doctors and researchers gathered to share the latest medical research and medical improvements related to thyroid disease. Dr. Özer Makay is an expert in nerve monitoring during thyroid surgery, and has been a guest faculty member in South Korea, Italy, France, the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium and Bulgaria. He has received 17 awards and honors for his scientific studies. He has authored a 300-page book on nerve monitoring during thyroid surgery. This episode covers the following topics: Protecting the r...
2017-08-0135 min
Doctor Thyroid45: Hipotiroidismo - Causas, Síntomas, y Pruebas y Exámenes. Con la Dra. Gabriela Brenta desde Buenos AiresLa glándula tiroides es un órgano importante del sistema endocrino. Está ubicada en la parte anterior del cuello, justo por encima de donde se encuentran las clavículas. La tiroides produce hormonas que controlan la forma como cada célula en el cuerpo usa la energía. Este proceso se denomina metabolismo. Hipotiroidismo es una afección en la cual la glándula tiroides no produce suficiente hormona tiroidea. Esta afección a menudo se llama tiroides hipoactiva. Este episodio Dra. Gabriela Brenta discute sobre hipotiroidismo, las causas, los síntomas, pruebas y exámenes, el t...
2017-07-2733 min
Doctor Thyroid44: Cáncer de Tiroides, con la Dra Ines Califano de Universidad de Buenos AiresDoctor Califano es Endocrinóloga del Instituto de Oncología AH Roffo, Universidad de Buenos Aires. Es miembro del Departamento de Tiroides de la Sociedad Argentina de Endocrinología y Metabolismo y de la Sociedad Latinoamericana de Tiroides. Es coautora del Consenso Multisocietario Argenino para el Manejo del Cáncer de Tiroides Diferenciado. En esta entrevista, discutimos lo siguiente: ¿Qué es un nódulo? ¿Qué sucede durante ecografia? ¿Qué sucede durante la oja fina? Si es cáncer, ¿siempre hace la cirugía? Si no es cáncer, ¿algunas veces hace cirugía? ¿Qué sucede durante la ci...
2017-07-1925 min
Doctor Thyroid42: Flame Retardants Connected to Thyroid Cancer, with Dr. Julie Ann Sosa from Duke UniversityThis is an in depth discussion about the connection between flame retardants and plastics, and thyroid cancer. These chemicals, also known as endocrine disruptors, have a clear connection to thyroid cancer occurrence. The research is presented by Julie Ann Sosa, MD MA FACS is Chief of Endocrine Surgery at Duke University and leader of the endocrine neoplasia diseases group in the Duke Cancer Institute and the Duke Clinical Research Institute. She is Professor of Surgery and Medicine. Her clinical interest is in endocrine surgery, with a focus in thyroid cancer. She is widely published in outcomes analysis, a...
2017-07-0527 min
Doctor Thyroid40: New Research Reveals Thyroid Surgery Errors 5x More Frequent Than Reported with Dr. Maria Papaleontiou from Michigan MedicineI sometimes get asked, why am I doing this podcast? What started out as a pet project is now being listened to in over 30 countries and with as many as 20000 downloads per episode. So far, thyroid patients are embracing the opportunity to hear from the world's leading thyroid doctors, and gaining the information needed to make better decisions related to health. So why did I start Doctor Thyroid? My motivation for doing this podcast is to help patients avoid bad experiences related to thyroid cancer and thyroid disease, including bad surgery. And, provide res...
2017-06-2630 min
Doctor Thyroid39: Thyroid Cancer Web Sites Confuse Patients with Dr. Rashika Bansal from St. Joseph's Regional Medical CenterDr. Rashika Bansal is a PGY-2 resident in Internal Medicine at St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center in Paterson, NJ. Her major research has been with diabetes prevalence and awareness in rural India, with special interest in thyroid disease. In this episode Dr. Bansal shares the research she presented at AACE 2017 and ENDO 2017, regarding the poor readability scores for thyroid cancer web sites. The challenge for these web sites and health institutions is to translate thyroid education from complex to simple and easy to understand. Currently, many patients are not following with treatment, citing confusion after bein...
2017-06-2226 min
Doctor Thyroid35: Rethinking Thyroid Cancer - When Saying No to Surgery Maybe Best for You with Dr. Allen Ho from Cedars-Sinai in Los AngelesWeighing treatment options for thyroid cancer, with deep consideration for the patient's lifestyle, could become the new norm in assessing whether surgery is the best path. Dr. Allen Ho states, "if a patient is a ballerina or an opera singer, or any other profession that could be jeopardized due to undesired consequences of thyroid cancer surgery, then the best treatment path maybe active surveillance." Undesired consequences of thyroid cancer surgery could be vocal cord paralysis, damage to the parathyroid glands resulting in calcium deficiencies, excessive bleeding or formation of a major blood clot in the neck, shoulder...
2017-05-2043 min
Doctor Thyroid34: What Happens When Thyroid Cancer Travels to the Lungs? with Dr. Fabian Pitoia from the Hospital of University of Buenos AiresWhat Happens When Thyroid Cancer Travels to the Lungs? Fabian Pitoia, M.D., serves as the Head of the Thyroid Section of the Division of Endocrinology and Investigation Area Coordinator at the Hospital de Clinicas of the University of Buenos Aires (UBA). He works also as an Proffessor of internal medicine at the Faculty of Medicine (UBA). Dr Pitoia serves as a Full Member of the Argentine Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism, of the Latin American Thyroid Society, the Endocrine Society and he is a Correspondent Member of the American Thyroid Association. In...
2017-05-1331 min
Doctor Thyroid33: ¿Qué Sucede Cuando el Cáncer de Tiroides va a los Pulmones? con el Doctor Fabian Pitoia del Hospital de Clínicas de la Universidad de Buenos AiresBienvenido al episodio 33 de Doctor Thyroid con Philip James. El invitado de hoy es Dr. Fabian Pitoia. El Dr. Pitoia es un experto endocrino mundial, que aparece en muchas publicaciones y conferencias mundiales, donde habla de cáncer de tiroides. El Dr Pitoia es médico endocrinólogo, está encargado de la Sección Tiroides de la División Endocrinología del Hospital de Clínicas de la Universidad de Buenos Aires. En este episodio, el Dr. Pitoia responde las siguientes preguntas: ¿Qué es la enfermedad metastásica en relación con el cáncer de tiroides...
2017-05-1321 min
Doctor Thyroid31: Información Importante Sobre los Nódulos Tiroideos con la Dra Regina Castro de la Clínica MayoEl término nódulo tiroideo se refiere a cualquier crecimiento anormal de las células tiroideas formando un tumor dentro de la tiroides. Aunque la gran mayoría de los nódulos tiroideos son benignos (no cancerosos), una pequeña proporción de estos nódulos sí contienen cáncer de tiroides. Es por esta posibilidad que la evaluación de un nódulo tiroideo está dirigida a descubrir un potencial cáncer de tiroides. En esta entrevista, el Dr. Castro explica los siguientes temas: ¿Qué es un nódulo tiroideo? ¿Cuáles son los síntomas de un nódu...
2017-05-0442 minDoctor Thyroid29: Hypothyroidism — an A to Z Summary and Important Things to Know with Dr. Victor J. Bernet from the Mayo ClinicIn this episode Dr. Bernet describes that Hashimoto's thyroiditis is an autoimmune condition that usually progresses slowly and often leads to low thyroid hormone levels — a condition called hypothyroidism. The best therapy for Hashimoto's thyroiditis is to normalize thyroid hormone levels with medication. A balanced diet and other healthy lifestyle choices may help when you have Hashimoto's, but a specific diet alone is unlikely to reverse the changes caused by the disease. Hashimoto's thyroiditis develops when your body's immune system mistakenly attacks your thyroid. It's not clear why this happens. Some research seems to indicate that a vi...
2017-04-2335 minDoctor Thyroid28: Patient Story 2 - Kimberly Dorris - A Comprehensive Analysis of Graves' DiseaseThis episode is a thorough presentation of Graves' Disease from Kimberly Dorris, an educator and expert, and also a patient. In this episode, listeners will gain a thorough understanding of a disease that is often confused with other diagnosis. Kimberly Dorris is the Executive Director and CEO of the Graves' Disease and Thyroid Foundation, a small nonprofit organization based in Rancho Santa Fe, CA. She began working with the GDATF as a volunteer in 2010, and took over day-to-day management of the Foundation in 2011. Her responsibilities include organizing patient education events in various locations throughout the U.S.A...
2017-04-1826 minDoctor Thyroid27: Información clave sobre el hipertiroidismo con el Dr. Alejandro R. Ayala desde el Universidad de MiamiEn este episodio explora los siguientes temas: Opciones de tratamiento para la enfermedad de Graves. Opciones de tratamiento para el hipertiroidismo. Peligros de la medicación del hyperthyroidism. Síntomas del hipertiroidismo. Dr. Alejandro Ayala obtuvo su doctorado de la Universidad Federal Fluminense en Río de Janeiro, Brasil, en 1992, y completó su residencia en medicina interna en la Universidad Federal de Sao Paulo. Posteriormente se unió al Programa de Medicina Interna de la Universidad de Georgetown en el Centro Hospitalario de Washington, donde recibió el Premio Saul Zukerman, MD, Humanitarianism in Medicine. El Dr. Ayala obtuvo su for...
2017-04-1828 minDoctor Thyroid26: The History of Levothyroxin and The Most Prescribed Drug in the United States with Dr. James V. Hennessey from Harvard UniversityIn this interview, Dr. Hennessey describes the history, refinements, implementation, physiology, and clinical outcomes achieved over the past several centuries of thyroid hormone replacement strategies. Topics discussed in this episode include: The history of levothyroxin Chinese using thyroid hormone to treat cretinism in the 6th century What is cretinism? Dangers of hypothyroidism during pregnancy Prescribed 3-step process when hypothyroidism is treated when pregnant The history of sheep thyroid as a treatment? In the 1920's thyroid hormone was synthesized T3 was synthesized in the 1950's When to take thyroid medication, morning or night? A rich history...
2017-04-1431 minDoctor Thyroid25: Información importante sobre el hipotiroidismo con Dra. Sandra Daniela Licht de INEBA ( Instituto de Neurociencias de Buenos Aires)¿Cómo sabemos si usted tiene hipotiroidismo? ¿Qué significa si es difícil concentrarse o enfocar la mente? ¿Qué significa si usted tiene altos niveles de TSH? ¿Cómo se diagnostica el hipotiroidismo? ¿Qué es Hashimotos? ¿Cuál es el tratamiento para el hipotiroidismo? ¿Puede la dieta ayudar con el hipotiroidismo? ¿Cuándo es el mejor momento del día para tomar su medicina de hipotiroidismo? ¿Dónde puede encontrar un médico para tratar el hipotiroidismo? Dra. Sandra Daniela Licht de Hospital General...
2017-04-0718 minDoctor Thyroid24: Patient Story 1 - Judy O'Reilly - Thyroid Cancer and HypothyroidismIn this episode, we hear from Judy O'Reilly. Judy was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2011. Following surgery, Judy speaks about the frequent challenges, including adjusting medication dosages, hypothyroidism, and her energy levels hitting the wall during daily activities. For Judy, the cancer diagnosis forced the conversation of talking about death with her children and husband. A singer and musician, the thyroid cancer and resulting surgery has caused vocal challenges. In this episode, we hear from Judy O'Reilly. Judy was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2011. Following surgery, Judy speaks about the frequent challenges, including adjus...
2017-04-0317 minDoctor Thyroid20: Información Clave Sobre el Hipotiroidismo con Dra. Alicia Gauna del Hospital Ramos Mejía, Buenos AiresEn este episodio, estamos con la Dra. Alicia Gauna, Jefa División Endocrinología del Hospital Ramos Mejía, Buenos Aires. Ella es Coordinadora del Comité de Recertificación de Endocrinología y Metabolismo (CREM), Directora de Beca de Dra. Florencia Rodriguez, Ministerio de Salud Pública, 2012-2013, Integrante del Comité Científico del XV Congreso Latinoamericano de Tiroides. Brasil, 2013. En esta entrevista, Dra Gauna comparte información clave sobre hipotiroidismo y cáncer de tiroides. Los temas incluyen: Síntomas del hipotiroidismo Síntomas de hipotiroidismo en la salud mental Diagnóstico del hipotiroidismo Menopausia e hipotiroidism...
2017-03-1628 minDoctor Thyroid18: What is Graves' Disease? What is Hyperthyroidism? with Doctor Schneider from University of WisconsinDr. Schneider specializes in endocrine surgery, treating diseases of the thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal glands. He utilizes several minimally invasive techniques to treat endocrine disorders (endoscopic thyroidectomy, minimally invasive parathyroidectomy, laparoscopic adrenalectomy, focused exploration for recurrent thyroid cancer). This episode explores the following topics: Treatment options for Graves' disease. Treatment options for hyperthyroidism. Dangers of hyperthyroidism medication. Symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Why smokers are a higher risk in the treatment of hyperthyroidism. NOTES: Dr. David Schneider http://www.uwhealth.org/findadoctor/profile/david-f-schneider-md-ms/8885
2017-03-0620 minDoctor Thyroid17: Información Clave Para Saber Sobre el Cáncer de Tiroides y La Cirugía con el Doctor Fabián PitoiaEl Dr Fabián Pitoia es Médico Endocrinólogo, es Jefe de la Sección Tiroides y Coordinador del Área Investigación de la División Endocrinología del Hospital de Clínicas - Universidad de Buenos Aires, es Docente adscripto de la Facultad de Medicina - Jefe de Trabajos prácticos de Medicina B (Facultad de Medicina - UBA) y Docente de la Carrera de Especialistas en Endocrinología y Metabolismo de la UBA. Especialidad recertificada en Diciembre de 2013. El Dr Pitoia tiene más de 200 publicaciones de sus investigaciones, más de 50 listadas en Pu...
2017-02-2225 minDoctor Thyroid16: The Parathyroid, and a Safer — Less-Scarring Thyroid Surgery with Dr. Larian from Cedars-SinaiDr. Babak Larian is a highly experienced, board certified Ear, Nose, & Throat Specialist and Head & Neck surgeon. Dr. Larian is the current Clinical Chief of the Division of Otolaryngology at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles. Dr. Larian's Center For Head and Neck Surgery is located in Beverly Hills, California. In this episode, Dr. Larian discusses his experience treating thyroid disorders, including his medical missions to Central America. During this interview, you will hear greater detail about the following topics: The most recent American Thyroid Association's guidelines and updates to treating thyroid cancer compared to past approaches Min...
2017-02-1837 minDoctor Thyroid13. El Tema es el Cáncer de Tiroides con el Doctor Carlos Simon DuqueEl Dr. Carlos Simon Duque es un especialista en cabeza y cuello de Colombia. En esta entrevista, discutiremos una visión general del cáncer de tiroides, incluyendo las siguientes preguntas: ¿Qué debe saber un paciente antes de la cirugía, qué esperar? Después de la cirugía, un paciente puede sentir síntomas como hipotiroidismo. ¿Cómo lo manejas mejor? ¿Cuáles son algunas de las luchas mas complicados que usted ve con sus pacientes después de la tiroidectomía? ¿Qué pacientes recuperan mejor? ¿Qué puede hacer un paciente para senti...
2017-02-0735 minDoctor Thyroid12. Advanced Blood Testing and Cellular Biology with Dr. Mark EngelmanHow well does your body make energy? How does your body repair? How well are your anti-oxidants working? How well do you rid your body of free radicals? Are you pre-conditioned to crisis? The next generation of lab testing and diagnosis has arrived with resources such as Cyrex Labs and Nutreval. Thyroid health issues mimic other ailments, such as inflammation, gluten intolerance, and increased permeability (leaky gut). In this episode, hear from Dr. Engelman, recognized as one of the top doctors in functional integrative medicine, he...
2017-01-2327 minDoctor ThyroidProfessional Triathlete, Ironman Champion, and Facing Thyroid Cancer with Karen SmyersKaren Smyers has competed as a professional triathlete for 30 years. In her lengthy career, she has won seven National and four World Championship titles, including a dramatic come-from-behind victory in the Hawaiian Ironman World Championships in 1995. Her victory at the short-course ITU Triathlon World Championship just 5 weeks later still earns her the distinction of being the only woman ever to win triathlon's two most prestigious races in the same year. In this episode, we hear Karen describe what the calls, 'character building' moments, including how she approached thyroid cancer in the midst of of preparing for the 2000 Ol...
2016-12-221h 00Doctor Thyroid10: Recovering From Thyroid Cancer Surgery, Faster, Better, and StrongerThis interview is a part of the lifestyle stories featured on the Doctor Thyroid podcast, an opportunity to hear from athletes and overachievers, and how they approach their diagnosis, surgery, and recovery. In this case, we hear from Evan Simon, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Oregon State University. Evan was diagnosed with advanced Stage IV thyroid cancer, which resulted a 13 hour surgery. At the end of his surgery, Evan was told he would not be able to lift his hands overhead for 3 months, instead he broke the odds, taking him only 3 weeks. Evan shares with...
2016-12-1346 minDoctor Thyroid08: The Financial Burden of Thyroid Cancer with Dr. Jonas de SouzaDr. Jonas de Souza, Assistant Professor of Medicine, specializes in the treatment of head and neck cancer, including thyroid cancer at the University of Chicago. Talking points of this episode: Financial toxicity What is the COST tool? Patient-Centered Outcomes Research? When is the best time to discuss costs with the thyroid cancer patient? Who is most at risk of the increased financial burden of thyroid cancer? How can a patient best prepare for the costs of thyroid cancer? Resources: The COST...
2016-12-0110 min
Doctor Thyroid03: Diagnosis - Identifying Thyroid Cancer More Quickly and with Greater Accuracy with Dr. Joseph SniezekHear about the advances in thyroid ultra sound technology, along with the patient process from diagnosis to surgery. Key topics in this episode include how to research a surgeon, requesting a second opinion, selecting the best hospital, and the challenges faced when operating on the neck. This episode features Dr. Joseph Sniezek, who is the Medical Director of Head & Neck Endocrine Surgery for Swedish Health Services. Too often, the time between being told by your doctor to get an ultrasound to biopsy, often results in anxiety and a disconnect between surgeon - radiologist - pathologist. Now...
2016-10-1938 min
Doctor Thyroid02: The Role of the Naturopath in Relation to Conventional Medicine with Dr. Shawn SoszkaThis episode features Dr. Shawn Soszka. Topics covered in today's interview include, starting your day right, tendon issues due to thyroid disease, insomnia, dizziness, painful feet, temperature testing, hypothyroidism, low dose Naltrexone, selenomethionine, and why some people feel worse when exercising. Also, discussed is adrenal function and optimal time of day for body temperature testing as related to the thyroid disease. Dr. Soszka strives to integrate both systems of medicine. a focus on functional medicine, with emphasis on treating gastrointestinal, chronic disease, and endocrine based conditions. He specializes in: fatigue/adrenal exhaustion, thyroid disorders, digestion/gu...
2016-10-1939 min
Doctor Thyroid01: The Politics of Medicine with Dr. Greg NighIn this episode hear from Dr. Greg Nigh, a Naturopath in Portland, OR. Dr. Nigh will discuss the following topics: Dangers of garlic and soy Overcoming sugar cravings Hashimotos and hypothyroidism Specialty laboratories The dangers of using TSH as the sole yardstick
2016-10-1219 min