Hi Jen. Thank you so much for all your posts and dedication to finally bring us hope to save the thyroid. I am one of those who have been hoping for this kind of treatment. I also am from Toronto Canada. I was so happy to hear there is now treatment available here. Have you heard any feedback on how successful this Canadian program is ? (it being quite new) - or would you recommend travelling to USA would be better? Just to add - my historic experience when I first found out I had benign nodules - the only option I got was "surgery". Then as things progressed - I kept being told that surgery was the "only" option. The doctors would not even be willing to discuss otherwise and even bullied me indicating that I was afraid of surgery - whereas all I wanted was to "not" loose my thyroid. So to now hear RFA is available in my home town - I can hardly believe it. My prayers have finally been answered after patiently waiting for almost twenty years.
12:10 October 2nd 2023 I have had a Thyroid ultea sound recently showing nodules on both sides. My Dr. Says I should schedule a biopsy. I'm hoping that it will be benign. I would like to opt for RFA for sure . I live in West Virginia, where can I find the nearest RFA treatment?
I'm going to see Dr. Dhingra in a few weeks. I'm not sure exactly what my situation is. My biopsy results are not back yet. I've heard wonderful things about him. 😊
Hi Jen! Thank you for making this page to educate us! It is so great that you are bringing awareness to all these issues with the thyroid problems so many people experience and unnecessary surgery! Can he preform RFA on Malignant Nodules? Also can you give us any tips on how to request our doctors to do Molecular Testing? It was so hard to get them to even order an Ultrasound!
I dont think Dr. Dhingra was doing RFAs on malignant nodules when we recorded this, but that could have changed. I am not sure how to get the Molecular testing ordered. That's another video I need to make.
If your dr isn't willing to do an ultrasound, you may need to find another Dr. Ultrasounds are safe (no radiation exposure,) and cheap! It's not a hardship on you or the dr. Molecular tests are done using the biopsy samples, and the main hurdle with them is the cost. I don't have personal experience with them, so I need to talk to some experts in the field to get more insight.
Hi Jen. Thank you so much for all your posts and dedication to finally bringing this hope to save the thyroid. I am one of those who have been hoping for this kind of treatment. I too am from Toronto Canada. I was so happy to hear there is now treatment available here. Have you heard any feedback on how successful this Canadian program is - or would recommend travelling to USA would be better?
Just to add - my historic experience when I first found out I had nodules the only response I got was "surgery" - and then throughout different stages of development - I was told that surgery was the "only" option. The doctor would not even let me speak and bullied me indicating that I was afraid of surgery. So to now hear this is available in my home town - I can not believe I may finally hear the option I've been waiting for for almost twenty years.
@mkb511 I haven't heard any updates about the program yet. If you are a member of our Save Your Thyroid FB community, you may find some comments about it there. You can do a keyword search.
Hello again Jen, I find myself back here 3 months later re visiting this video. Ive finally just had my ultrasound and have 2 nodules lower left lobe rated Tirads 5. I should be having my biopsy soon. Funny thing is my Dr. Suggested a Dr in the plainville practice and it is Dr. Dhingra 😂 I didn't think id be able to see him due to not being in network. But I'm pleased i can and have an appointment next month. Ive not yet had my biopsy I'm wondering if they could have him do that as well. I truly appreciate this video i feel a lot less stressed honestly. Thanks for all your hard work.😊
@ItsmeJenagain Thank you! I had my biopsy on Monday waiting for my results. I have my appt. With Dr Dhingra in a few weeks. 😊 Waiting on results, I think it is worse than the biopsy 😄
I have a question though what happens if its a benign nodule that interferes with your production of your thyroid hormone. Would the RFA procedure be a good option or not?
Usually cold nodules don't have that effect. It can actually be a bit of the opposite. When the nodule shrinks, some patients experience better thyroid function. I think of it somewhat like unclogging a pipe.
Thank you for being the pioneer on spreading the FRA. I have a primary and secondary medical insurance. How do I find out what the procedure codes are for FRA? I would like to check if my insurance would cover it.
Hi Jen. Thank you so much for all your posts and dedication to finally bring us hope to save the thyroid. I am one of those who have been hoping for this kind of treatment. I also am from Toronto Canada. I was so happy to hear there is now treatment available here. Have you heard any feedback on how successful this Canadian program is ? (it being quite new) - or would you recommend travelling to USA would be better?
Just to add - my historic experience when I first found out I had benign nodules - the only option I got was "surgery". Then as things progressed - I kept being told that surgery was the "only" option. The doctors would not even be willing to discuss otherwise and even bullied me indicating that I was afraid of surgery - whereas all I wanted was to "not" loose my thyroid.
So to now hear RFA is available in my home town - I can hardly believe it. My prayers have finally been answered after patiently waiting for almost twenty years.
12:10 October 2nd 2023
I have had a Thyroid ultea sound recently showing nodules on both sides. My Dr. Says I should schedule a biopsy. I'm hoping that it will be benign. I would like to opt for RFA for sure . I live in West Virginia, where can I find the nearest RFA treatment?
Check our known physician list on saveyourthyroid.org.
This doctor is very knowledgeable and thinking the patients welfare
My 22 year old is a patient of Dr Dringha. She had the RFA procedure. Other Dr was ready to just remove it!! It’s going in the right direction
Happy she was able to save her thyroid!
I'm going to see Dr. Dhingra in a few weeks. I'm not sure exactly what my situation is. My biopsy results are not back yet. I've heard wonderful things about him.
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@@AnneMarieBibby1966 good luck with your appointment! My daughter will be back for a follow up in March. Fingers crossed.
@@LDilore thank you 😊
Prayers for your daughter and a blessed visit
Hi Jen! Thank you for making this page to educate us! It is so great that you are bringing awareness to all these issues with the thyroid problems so many people experience and unnecessary surgery! Can he preform RFA on Malignant Nodules? Also can you give us any tips on how to request our doctors to do Molecular Testing? It was so hard to get them to even order an Ultrasound!
I dont think Dr. Dhingra was doing RFAs on malignant nodules when we recorded this, but that could have changed. I am not sure how to get the Molecular testing ordered. That's another video I need to make.
If your dr isn't willing to do an ultrasound, you may need to find another Dr. Ultrasounds are safe (no radiation exposure,) and cheap! It's not a hardship on you or the dr. Molecular tests are done using the biopsy samples, and the main hurdle with them is the cost. I don't have personal experience with them, so I need to talk to some experts in the field to get more insight.
Love this! Im literary a few towns away from his practice. ❤
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I can’t wait for this to be available in Canada.
A program has recently been started at Toronto General.
Hi Jen. Thank you so much for all your posts and dedication to finally bringing this hope to save the thyroid. I am one of those who have been hoping for this kind of treatment. I too am from Toronto Canada. I was so happy to hear there is now treatment available here. Have you heard any feedback on how successful this Canadian program is - or would recommend travelling to USA would be better?
Just to add - my historic experience when I first found out I had nodules the only response I got was "surgery" - and then throughout different stages of development - I was told that surgery was the "only" option. The doctor would not even let me speak and bullied me indicating that I was afraid of surgery.
So to now hear this is available in my home town - I can not believe I may finally hear the option I've been waiting for for almost twenty years.
@mkb511 I haven't heard any updates about the program yet. If you are a member of our Save Your Thyroid FB community, you may find some comments about it there. You can do a keyword search.
@@ItsmeJenagain Thank you so much for your response. I will check it out ❤️
Does anyone know if RFA treatment can be used in a hyperthyroid patient?
Yes, if you have a nodule that is creating excess hormone.
Hello again Jen,
I find myself back here 3 months later re visiting this video.
Ive finally just had my ultrasound and have 2 nodules lower left lobe rated Tirads 5. I should be having my biopsy soon. Funny thing is my Dr. Suggested a Dr in the plainville practice and it is Dr. Dhingra 😂
I didn't think id be able to see him due to not being in network. But I'm pleased i can and have an appointment next month. Ive not yet had my biopsy I'm wondering if they could have him do that as well.
I truly appreciate this video i feel a lot less stressed honestly.
Thanks for all your hard work.😊
Praying for you!
@ItsmeJenagain Thank you!
I had my biopsy on Monday waiting for my results. I have my appt. With Dr Dhingra in a few weeks. 😊
Waiting on results, I think it is worse than the biopsy 😄
What are the medicine
What about "shadows" found in the thryroid? What this may be?
I'm sorry, but I'm not familiar with that.
I have a question though what happens if its a benign nodule that interferes with your production of your thyroid hormone. Would the RFA procedure be a good option or not?
Usually cold nodules don't have that effect. It can actually be a bit of the opposite. When the nodule shrinks, some patients experience better thyroid function. I think of it somewhat like unclogging a pipe.
@ItsmeJenagain my nodule interferes with my hormone production, meaning I make more than what is needed. Would RFA be an option? Do you think.
@sandraavendano242 yes! It's a great option for hot nodules and has a high success rate.
Thank you for being the pioneer on spreading the FRA. I have a primary and secondary medical insurance.
How do I find out what the procedure codes are for FRA? I would like to check if my insurance would cover it.
There are no codes yet for RFA. Drs use a general unlisted Endocrine code, 60699.