Doctor Thyroid

Jody 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 medullary BETHESDA scale Book by Dr. Gilbert Welch Incidental findings Watch and wait or active surveillance as an option to removing your thyroid Conflicting and inconsistent information from healthcare professionals to the patient Maximilaist or minimalist Cultivating a wherewithal to ask questions, even when being told something by a healthcare professional Dr. Atul Gawande Dr. Henry Marsh Choosing active surveillance and then feeling isola