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Save Your Thyroid with Jennifer Holkem
Save Your Thyroid with Jennifer Holkem
Thyroid nodules impact 70 percent of adults in their lifetime. The standard of care is surgical removal of half or all of the gland. But in recent years, nonsurgical treatment options have become available. Hi, my name is Jennifer Holkem and I advocate for fellow patients suffering with this very common condition. I sit down with patients and physicians and discuss life with thyroid nodules, the journey from diagnosis to treatment, and how to save your thyroid through nonsurgical advances in medicine.
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Save Your Thyroid with Jennifer Holkem

SAVE YOUR THYROID WITH JEN

I’m Jennifer Holkem, a patient advocate with a passion to help patients understand their thyroid nodule diagnosis and explore treatment options—including nonsurgical ways to save your thyroid.

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Save Your Thyroid with Jennifer Holkem

A PASSIONATE ADVOCATE

Jennifer Holkem is a passionate educator and advocate committed to helping patients save their thyroid whenever possible. In 2019, a nonsurgical thryoid procedure (RFA) gave her relief from her debilitating symptoms caused by a very large, benign thyroid nodule. The road to treatment was not easy and she knew there were many other patients who needed to know about this life-changing procedure.

 

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BRIDGING THE GAP

Recognizing the severe lack of patient-oriented resources on these alternatives, Jennifer began creating educational content online. Her work bridges the gap between patients and physicians, featuring global expert interviews, real patient stories, and in-depth explanations of emerging treatments.

After undergoing radiofrequency ablation (RFA) in 2019 for a large benign thyroid nodule, she founded Save Your Thyroid (SYT)—a thriving community dedicated to supporting patients seeking FDA-cleared, nonsurgical, thyroid-preserving treatment options. She also developed the SYT website, including a curated list of known providers of these procedures. 

Jennifer devotes herself full-time to developing thyroid-preserving education and supporting the SYT community and the public at large.

 

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NAVIGATING NODULES

Now, through her lived experience and deep network in the field, Jennifer offers personalized patient navigation services—guiding others through their diagnostic and treatment journey with empathy, insight, and trustworthy information.

 

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WHAT YOU'LL LEARN HERE:

 

  1. What thyroid nodules are – and why they’re so common, yet often misunderstood.

  2. Non-surgical treatment options – like RFA and others that aren’t always mentioned at the first doctor’s visit.

  3. How to prepare for doctor appointments – including which questions to ask and what to look out for.

  4. How to find the right physician – based on geography, specialty, and approach to treatment.

  5. How to make confident, informed decisions – even when your options feel unclear or overwhelming.

  6. Real stories from real patients – and what they learned on their journey.

  7. Insights from doctors – shared through interviews, consults, and podcast episodes.

  8. Ways to protect your thyroid – and preserve quality of life through smarter care choices.

  9. What to expect during and after nonsurgical procedures – with a focus on recovery, risks, and results.

  10. That you’re not alone – and there’s a patient-first community here to support you.

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A New Option for Thyroid Cancer? (Quick Update)
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A New Option for Thyroid Cancer? (Quick Update)

Most patients with low-risk papillary thyroid cancer are told there are only two paths: surgery, or active surveillance. A first-in-human clinical trial at Sarasota Memorial Health Care System and MD Anderson Cancer Center is testing whether a third option exists. Researchers are evaluating nsPFA (nanosecond pulsed field ablation) — already FDA-cleared for benign thyroid nodules — to determine whether it can safely and effectively treat papillary thyroid microcarcinoma without surgery and wit
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nsPFA: Zero Regrowth at 22 Months! The Durability Data Thyroid Patients Need | Prof. Stefano Spiezia
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Sept. 8, 2026

nsPFA: Zero Regrowth at 22 Months! The Durability Data Thyroid Patients Need | Prof. Stefano Spiezia

Does nsPFA actually last? Until now, that question didn't have a real answer. In this episode, Professor Stefano Spiezia joins Jennifer Holkem to break down the 22-month durability data on nsPFA — non-thermal pulsed field ablation for thyroid nodules — presented at the 2026 NASIT meeting in Portland. Professor Spiezia is head of the Division of Endocrine and Ultrasound Guided Surgery at the Sea Hospital in Naples, Italy, and conducted the first-in-human feasibility study of nsPFA for thyroid
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Just Diagnosed With a Thyroid Nodule? What They Don't Tell You on Day One
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Just Diagnosed With a Thyroid Nodule? What They Don't Tell You on Day One

If you've just been told you have a thyroid nodule — or thyroid cancer — you're probably sitting with more fear than facts right now. Most patients are handed a referral and left to fill in the blanks alone, often without ever hearing the basic odds that would change how frightening this moment feels. In this solo episode, I'm sharing what I wish someone had told me on the day I was diagnosed. 🎧 We're covering: The real odds — what percentage of thyroid nodules are actually benign Why
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Your Thyroid Cancer Is Not Urgent — An Endocrine Surgeon Explains | Dr. Melanie Goldfarb
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Your Thyroid Cancer Is Not Urgent — An Endocrine Surgeon Explains | Dr. Melanie Goldfarb

What if the surgeon sitting across from you told you that your thyroid cancer is not urgent — and that you have time to think, research, and explore all your options before committing to anything? That's exactly what Dr. Melanie Goldfarb tells her patients. And she's an endocrine surgeon. Dr. Goldfarb is a fellowship-trained endocrine surgeon, Professor of Surgery, and Director of the Center for Endocrine Tumors and Disorders at St. John's Cancer Institute in Santa Monica, California. As o
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Reviews

Consultation With Jen- Best Decision I’ve Ever Made

"I had an ultrasound done that reported I had a .9 cm TIRAD5 nodule with extra thyroidal extension (ETE) protruding inferiorly. I have terrible insurance. I saw some uninformed and seemingly uncaring…"

Amy O'Neill | Aug. 4, 2025

Simply Informative!

"Jen's YouTube page, Podcast, and FB community has been very information and has helped me to navigate the complexities of thyroid nodules. I took a deep dive into her interviews with doctors/experts …"

Lakeitha King | Sept. 8, 2025
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