10 Questions About Thyroid RFA

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UCLA Health radiologists Dr. Michael L. Douek and Dr. David Lu guide us through ten common questions about thyroid RFA. RFA, or radiofrequency ablation, is a minimally invasive technique used to destroy tissue in thyroid nodules. RFA is a safe, effective, one-day procedure.
Get to know Dr. Douek: www.uclahealth.org/michael-douek
Get to know Dr. Lu: www.uclahealth.org/david-lu
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  • @danielchrist4560
    @danielchrist45602 жыл бұрын

    What if the nodule is reduced by 50% by RFA and 2 years later it grew back bigger than before?

  • @mainulhasan6328
    @mainulhasan63282 жыл бұрын

    How many times a patient have to do this procedure??

  • @user-ok5bi3lg8e
    @user-ok5bi3lg8e11 ай бұрын

    My wife have cancerous thyroid nodules about 5mm, but she is on her first trimester. Is it safe to do RFA during pregnancy?

  • @smarzig
    @smarzig3 ай бұрын

    Do they participate with bcbs?

  • @brendawiegand7825
    @brendawiegand78253 жыл бұрын

    I was one of the unlucky one percent that my voice was affected. I'm currently seven weeks out, with still a hoarse voice. I've been told it will return in three months. I had RFA done for two toxic nodules. Only one was done via first procedure. Labs and ultrasound coming this month yet. I have not heard if insurance will cover anything as of yet. I had to prepay. Just sharing my experience so far.

  • @-Fluxor

    @-Fluxor

    2 жыл бұрын

    How's your voice doing now?

  • @brendawiegand7825

    @brendawiegand7825

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@-Fluxor it's doing much better. But vocal cord is still paralyzed. And other is compensating. 12 mo is when it becomes officially paralyzed. So 🙏 by May.

  • @realitydoinz9656

    @realitydoinz9656

    2 жыл бұрын

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  • @olgaboeva7373

    @olgaboeva7373

    Жыл бұрын

    How are your nodules now after RFA, shrank a lot? And Your voice?

  • @brendawiegand7825

    @brendawiegand7825

    Жыл бұрын

    The one they focused on shrank enough to keep me from being hyperthyroid. My voice has good and bad days, but the cord never repaired itself. Per my first comment, insurance never paid after three appeals.

  • @rosiefdavis584
    @rosiefdavis5842 жыл бұрын

    I am hypo thyroid, had radiation and have no gland My Tsh 4 was at 30, do I need more Synthroid or less?

  • @realitydoinz9656

    @realitydoinz9656

    2 жыл бұрын

    How can I keep calm after beating hypothyroidism with doctor iyaremoses on KZread herbs medication doctor link#driyaremoses...

  • @ShametteWilliams2745251
    @ShametteWilliams27452512 жыл бұрын

    I will be coming in soon to be evaluated for this procedure....I am elated I did not want to be cut on or iodined lol I can't wait to be healed from this and feel better 😭🙌🏾🎁🙏🏾😁by the way CALIFORNIA IEHP APPROVED ME

  • @zankuro14

    @zankuro14

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hello Shamette, where did you get your procedure done?

  • @MissVloger

    @MissVloger

    2 жыл бұрын

    Where did u get your procedure done??

  • @MissVloger

    @MissVloger

    2 жыл бұрын

    I have iehp as well

  • @willakkaya
    @willakkaya Жыл бұрын

    Who is a candidate for thyroid RFA?

  • @chocolate82467
    @chocolate824672 жыл бұрын

    At my last check a couple of years ago, I have two thyroid nodules, one of which is causing a lot of problems for me (trouble swallowing, feeling like something is stuck in my throat, some voice hoarseness). The doctor refused to do an FNA because the nodule is "too close to my common carotid artery". My question is, would I be considered a candidate for this procedure?

  • @realitydoinz9656

    @realitydoinz9656

    2 жыл бұрын

    How can I keep calm after beating hypothyroidism with doctor iyaremoses on KZread herbs medication doctor link#driyaremoses...

  • @rafiamunjerin5039
    @rafiamunjerin50392 жыл бұрын

    Is there any possibility that it will happen again after RFA?

  • @danielchrist4560

    @danielchrist4560

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes, had the therapy 2 years ago and now its back bigger than before.

  • @danielchrist4560

    @danielchrist4560

    Жыл бұрын

    @Ravi Kansagra hello! Thanks for asking. Im doing fine. The nodule has reduced for 60%. Every 3 months a checkup and untill now it stays "small".

  • @danielchrist4560

    @danielchrist4560

    Жыл бұрын

    @Ravi Kansagra i have had no side effects other than a soar throat for a couple of days. The procedure was not a big deal for me. I can imagine that every "case" is different and I can only say something about my experencies with RFA.

  • @westfield90
    @westfield903 жыл бұрын

    I’m surprised so many doctors know so little of the parathyroid.

  • @mariflorvlog8917

    @mariflorvlog8917

    2 жыл бұрын

    What do you mean

  • @realitydoinz9656

    @realitydoinz9656

    2 жыл бұрын

    How can I keep calm after beating hypothyroidism with doctor iyaremoses on KZread herbs medication doctor link#driyaremoses...

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