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Save Your Thyroid with Jennifer Holkem

PODCAST EPISODES

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March 9, 2023

Tricia's Story (2): Thyroid RFA

This 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. πŸ‘‰Find a thyroid thermal ablation provi...
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March 9, 2023

Tricia's Story (1): Choosing Thyroid RFA over Surgery

This 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 ...
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March 9, 2023

Thyroid RFA PIONEERS: Dr. Aljammal and Dr. Ahmad, Endocrinologists

This video was originally published on YouTube on 3/20/20. In this video, I interview the first 2 endocrinologists to perform thyroid radiofrequency ablation in the United States: Dr. Jules Aljammal and Dr. Shahzah Ahmad at Thyroid Clinic Utah in Salt Lake City. In this discussion, we cover the story of how RFA came to the US, how it is gaining traction as a better option for treating benign thyroid nodules, and how treating small thyroid cancers could be changing in the not so distant futur...
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March 9, 2023

Thyroid RFA at COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY: Dr. Jennifer Kuo, Endocrine Surgeon

This 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 abl...
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March 9, 2023

Thyroid RFA in SAN ANTONIO: Dr. Kathleen Hands, Endocrinologist

This video was originally published on YouTube on 2/24/20. This video is an interview with RFA provider/endocrinologist/thyroid expert Dr. Kathleen Hands from the Thyroid and Endocrine Center of South Texas in San Antonio. Correction: RF Medical is a medical device manufacturing company. RGS Healthcare is a medical device distribution company that supports RF Medical. RGS Healthcare https://rgshealthcare.com/rf-ablation-system-v-1000/?fbclid=IwAR1As0N-j3hhgHioLI253UvJYjJayHgDRnOzxBruSU9ZdPIWxlLW...
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March 9, 2023

Thyroid PEI in CHARLESTON, SC: Dr. Brittany Henderson, Endocrinologist

This video was originally published on YouTube on 2/20/20. This video is an interview with endocrinologist and thyroid expert Dr. Brittany Henderson from the Charleston Thyroid Center. In this interview, we discuss percutaneous ethanol ablation (PEI), a nonsurgical treatment option for thyroid cysts and cancerous lymph nodes. Brittany Henderson, MD social media: @DrHendersonMD Charleston Thyroid Center: www.charlestonthyroidcenter.com Disclaimer: None of the statements made in this or any other...
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March 9, 2023

(Episode #1) The SAVE YOUR THYROID Podcast: My whole story

In multiple previous videos, I've shared my story about my experience with thyroid nodules and RFA treatment. In today's video, I tell the entire story, all in one place. Watch my playlist: My personal thyroid radiofrequency ablation (RFA) journey https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5tSaOk33p78OWRSCWMu-mszkIFjubTPx Learn more about the damage caused by Cipro and Levaquin: https://floxiehope.com/floxie-talk/ Disclaimer: None of the statements made in this or any other video by "Its me Jen again...
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March 1, 2023

(Episode #67) Thyroid RFA in NEW ENGLAND: Dr: Jagdish Dhingra

Please subscribe to this podcast and support my advocacy: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itsmejenagain/subscribe Dr 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 Radiof...
Feb. 24, 2023

TRAILER: What is this channel about?

Thyroid surgery is at an all-time high. And while some of these surgeries are necessary, many can now be prevented through thermal ablation procedures (RFA, PEI, Laser, Microwave, and Cryoablation). These procedures have been thoroughly studied and found to be safe and effective alternatives to surgery that preserve the thyroid! πŸ‘‰ Find a thyroid thermal ablation provider : https://www.saveyourthyroid.org/ πŸ‘‰ Join our FB community, Save Your Thyroid : https://www.facebook.com/groups/saveyourt...