Video Learning
Thyroid hormone replacement: everything you need to know
- What does thyroid hormone do?
- Who needs it?
- Is thyroxine all you need, or is T3 right for you?
Thyroid nodules:
- Thyroid nodules are common, but thyroid cancer is not
- Learn about the important steps in thyroid nodule and thyroid cancer diagnosis including:
- Neck ultrasonography
- FNA
- Molecular diagnostic testing
Thyroid Replacement and TSH Target After Surgery
- Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) reflects the amount of thyroid hormone in your body.
- Setting an appropriate target for TSH after thyroid cancer treatment is a key step in keeping you healthy and disease free.
- How to set the right TSH target after your thyroid cancer surgery is discussed in this video tutorial.
Radioactive iodine therapy (RAI):
- Why does RAI destroy thyroid cancer?
- What is the RAI treatment protocol?
- Will I have to be isolated after RAI treatment?
- What are the side effects of RAI?
Thyroglobulin and thyroid cancer follow up:
- Most thyroid cancers make thyroglobulin and it can be measured with a simple blood test.
- Thyroglobulin is one of the most important tumor markers for thyroid cancer follow up and treatment.
- Learn what you need to know about this important part of your thyroid cancer care.
Primary Hyperparathyroidism:
- Primary hyperparathyroidism causes hypercalcemia--high blood calcium--that can be harmful to your health!
- Correct diagnosis depends on blood and urine tests.
- What kind of treatment does your primary hyperparathyroidism require?
Getting Ready for Parathyroid Surgery:
- This video tutorial describes the pre-surgical testing, localization studies, and all the boxes you need to check prior to parathyroid surgery for primary hyperparathyroidism.
Parathyroid Surgery or Observation. Which One is Right for You?
- Primary hyperparathyroidism does not always require surgery. Sometimes conservative observational management may be all you need.
- Find out which approach is right for you!
Secondary Hyperparathyroidism:
- Secondary hyperparathyroidism is usually caused by a deficiency of vitamin D or impaired kidney function. It does not cause elevated calcium levels and should not require surgery.
- Learn more here!