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Unraveling Thyroid Mysteries on Cancer Conversations

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Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky

Guest: Dr. Joseph Valentino, MD Professor of Otollargngology (Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery), UK Markey Cancer Center

Cancer Conversations Episode 65

Welcome to another engaging episode of Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS where science meets community outreach. In this insightful session, host Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist chats with Dr. Joseph Valentino, a distinguished professor of Otolaryngology, to explore an organ often overlooked until trouble arises—the thyroid.

The episode dives deep into the thyroid gland's role as the body's metabolic regulator, likening its function to a car's throttle. Dr. Valentino elaborates on how thyroid cancer, surprisingly, often does not affect hormone production despite tumor presence within the gland. The conversation unveils how modern imaging techniques have increased discovery rates, shifting medical approaches towards more nuanced, personalized treatments.

Listeners will gain valuable insights into differentiating malignant growths from benign nodules, the genetic advancements driving diagnostic precision, and the judicious balance doctors and patients must strike when contemplating treatment paths. The discussion also highlights the interdisciplinary teamwork at the Markey Cancer Center in addressing advanced and recurrent thyroid cancers.

Connect with the UK Markey Center

Online Markey Cancer Center

On Facebook @UKMarkey

On X @UKMarkey

  continue reading

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Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky

Guest: Dr. Joseph Valentino, MD Professor of Otollargngology (Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery), UK Markey Cancer Center

Cancer Conversations Episode 65

Welcome to another engaging episode of Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS where science meets community outreach. In this insightful session, host Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist chats with Dr. Joseph Valentino, a distinguished professor of Otolaryngology, to explore an organ often overlooked until trouble arises—the thyroid.

The episode dives deep into the thyroid gland's role as the body's metabolic regulator, likening its function to a car's throttle. Dr. Valentino elaborates on how thyroid cancer, surprisingly, often does not affect hormone production despite tumor presence within the gland. The conversation unveils how modern imaging techniques have increased discovery rates, shifting medical approaches towards more nuanced, personalized treatments.

Listeners will gain valuable insights into differentiating malignant growths from benign nodules, the genetic advancements driving diagnostic precision, and the judicious balance doctors and patients must strike when contemplating treatment paths. The discussion also highlights the interdisciplinary teamwork at the Markey Cancer Center in addressing advanced and recurrent thyroid cancers.

Connect with the UK Markey Center

Online Markey Cancer Center

On Facebook @UKMarkey

On X @UKMarkey

  continue reading

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