Thyroid RFA and treatment de-escalation in CANADA: Dr. Antoine Eskander

Today’s guest is Dr. Antoine Eskander, a head and neck oncologist and reconstructive surgeon at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Head and Neck Disease Site Lead at the Odette Cancer Centre, and Chief of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery at Michael Garron Hospital in Toronto, Canada. Dr. Eskander is an internationally recognized researcher in several areas, including head and neck cancers, health services research, clinical epidemiology, and quality improvement. His research interest include topics such as access to care, disparities in care, adherence to guidelines, volume-outcome associations, and quality metrics.In today’s discussion, we explore the balance between patient empowerment and the anxiety caused by incidental nodule discoveries, the importance of individualized care and shared decision-making, the significance of better outcomes at high volume treatment centers, and the value in choosing the right physician. We also discuss thyroid RFA and the benefits of de-escalating treatment of thyroid nodules and cancers when appropriate. Connect with Dr. Antoine Eskander: 👉 Website: mythyroidRFA.com 👉 Twitter: @DrTonyEskanderEpisode sponsor:👉Learn more about Qualisure Diagnostics: https://qualisuredx.com/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 physician: https://www.saveyourthyroid.org/ 👉Save Your Thyroid: https://www.saveyourthyroid.org/ 👉Follow me on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3ZbeDCU 👉Substack: https://itsmejenagain.substack.com/ 👉IG: https://www.instagram.com/itsme_jenagain/ 👉FB: https://www.facebook.com/itsmejenagain 👉LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/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 👉Donate to the Save Your Thyroid community via our fiscal sponsor, ThyCa: https://civi.thyca.org/donate/ *Please designate your donation is for SYT!Support the podcast through affiliate purchases:👉Riverside.fmhttps://www.riverside.fm/?via=itsmejenagain 👉Van Man Tallow products: https://vanman.shop/?ref=itsmejenagain👉Carnivore Crisps: https://carnivorecrisps.com/?ref=itsmejenagain Use code ITSMEJENAGAIN for 10% off at checkout👉Bon Charge: https://us.boncharge.com/?rfsn=7843863.50b9fa&shpxid=4137e8a5-8199-46cb-b71c-0f86d29924ff 👉Dr. Boz MDUse code JENAGAIN for 15% OFF at checkouthttps://bozmd.com/?rfsn=7858112.768b24a

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