(Episode #80) Learn more about THYROID RFA: Dr. Jules Aljammal

This episode was recorded live as the first webinar for the the Save Your Thyroid patient community. Attendees submitted their questions in advance for our special guest, Dr. Jules Aljammal, an endocrinologist specializing in thyroid disorders. We discuss the use of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for the treatment of thyroid nodules. Dr. Aljammal shares his experience and expertise in performing RFA and explains the procedure and its applications. We also discuss the evaluation and treatment of thyroid nodules, including the use of genetic testing and the factors to consider when deciding on RFA. The conversation covers the safety and effectiveness of RFA, the risk of nodule regrowth, and the potential for RFA in children and patients with thyroid cancer. Overall, Dr. Aljammal provides valuable insights into the use of RFA as a non-surgical treatment option for thyroid nodules. 👉Dr. Jules Aljammal’s practice: Thyroid Clinic Utah 👉Website: https://thyroidclinicutah.com/ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Background 04:18 Dr. Jules Aljammal's background and practice 07:30 Overview of thyroid radiofrequency ablation (RFA) 12:30 Clinical research on thyroid RFA 14:38 Evaluation and treatment of thyroid nodules 19:01 Regrowth of nodules after RFA 22:12 RFA for children and treatment of thyroid cancer 29:01 RFA for indeterminate thyroid nodules 31:20 Multiple RFA treatment sessions 35:56 Biopsy safety and risk of cancer spread 40:06 RFA for papillary thyroid cancer after surgery 41:15 Consideration of molecular testing for nodules 42:11 Insurance coverage for RFA 43:01 RFA for multiple large nodules 45:12 Understanding FLUS biopsy results 47:41 Elimination of thyroid nodules after RFA 50:15 Causes of thyroid nodules 54:42 RFA for papillary thyroid cancer 56:44 RFA and thyroid cancer spread 59:45 RFA and pacemakers 01:04:31 Consideration of RFA for inconclusive nodules 01:08:11 Thyroid nodules and imaging studies 01:13:22 Hydrodissection Disclaimer: None of the statements made in this or any other video by "Its me Jen again" should be considered medical advice. Resources: 👉Find a thyroid thermal ablation provider: https://www.saveyourthyroid.org/ 👉Join our FB community, Save Your Thyroid: https://www.facebook.com/groups/saveyourthyroidnonsurgical/ 👉Subscribe to this channel, Its me Jen again: https://www.youtube.com/c/@itsmejenagain 👉Follow me on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3ZbeDCU 👉Subscribe to my Substack: https://itsmejenagain.substack.com/ 👉Follow me on IG/FB for more patient focused information (I'm a patient too!): FB: https://www.facebook.com/itsmejenagain IG: https://www.instagram.com/itsme_jenagain/ LinkedIN: www.linkedin.com/comm/mynetwork/discovery-see-all?usecase=PEOPLE_FOLLOWS&followMember=jennifer-holkem-169b99205 Giving back: 👉If you value this content, please consider donating to my efforts to spread this message: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/itsmejenagain Sponsors/Affiliates: 👉This webinar was recorded using Riverside.fm, a podcasting platform with some incredible features. You can give them a try and support this channel using this link: https://www.riverside.fm/?via=itsmejenagain 👉Support this channel when you purchase Van Man Tallow products: https://vanman.shop/?ref=itsmejenagain 👉Support this channel when you purchase Carnivore Crisps: https://carnivorecrisps.com/?ref=itsmejenagain Use code ITSMEJENAGAIN for 10% off at checkout Hashtags: #advocate #nonprofit #saveyourthyroid #thyroidnodule #thyroidsurgery #nonsurgical #thermalablation #thyroidectomy #patient #advocate #itsmejenagain #thyroidrfa #endocrinology #SLC #SaltLakeCity #Utah #SLCUtah