UK Doctors Said Surgery for Thyroid Goiter, But Italian Doctor Did No-Surgery Alternative: RFA

Patient Story: Ablation for Treating Thyroid Goiter with Peter Miller
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Key takeaways 🥊
〰️ Three experts in the UK told the patient the only remedy was thyroidectomy. None knew of ablation.
〰️ The patient, Peter Miller from the UK, first learned about alternatives to surgery when reading one of my articles. (Link in description to podcast )
〰️ He located Dr. Valcavi through RFAMD rfamd.com
〰️ Since ablation by Dr. Valcavi, the patient reports symptoms improved, including dizziness, itchiness, blurred vision, and weight loss.
〰️ The patient said he did not want to be dependent on meds all his life.
In the world of medicine, it’s not uncommon for patients to feel overwhelmed and uncertain when faced with a diagnosis that requires surgery. For Peter Miller, a 64-year-old man from the UK, this was certainly the case when he was diagnosed with thyroid goiter. Three specialists recommended thyroidectomy as the only viable treatment option, but Peter was hesitant to undergo such a procedure due to the potential risks and complications associated with it.
Fortunately, Peter took matters into his own hands and conducted his own research, which led him to an alternative treatment option - Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA). Through an article written by Philip James and the Philip James RUclips channel, Peter discovered Dr. Roberto Valcavi, an Appalachian doctor in Italy, who had experience performing the RFA procedure.
After discussing his options with Dr. Valcavi via email and video consultation, Peter underwent the RFA procedure in Italy. The results were remarkable - Peter experienced significant improvement in his symptoms, and he was happy to have avoided surgery.
Despite its efficacy, RFA is not widely available in many countries, and healthcare professionals may not be aware of it as a treatment option for thyroid goiter. It is crucial to raise awareness about RFA so that patients have access to all viable treatment options.
Peter’s experience with RFA serves as an inspiration for patients who may be hesitant to undergo surgery for thyroid goiter. Being your own advocate, doing research, and exploring all treatment options can lead to better health outcomes. And with the help of knowledgeable medical professionals like Dr. Valcavi, patients can find the right treatment option that works best for them.
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About Dr. Roberto Valcavi
Roberto Valcavi MD, FACE, ECNU is specialist in Endocrinology and specialist in Internal Medicine. 20 years and 1800+ RFA procedures done; laser since 2000 and radiofrequency ablation starting in 2010.
At present, Dr. Roberto Valcavi is Director of the E.T.C. (Endocrine & Thyroid Clinic) in Reggio Emilia, Italy, dedicated to the diagnosis and therapy of endocrine neck (thyroid, parathyroid, lymph nodes) benign and malignant lesions.
He is specialized in ultrasound- guided ablative therapy of thyroid nodules by radio frequency (RFA), minimally invasive surgery that is able to effectively treat more than 90 % of benign thyroid nodules and over 80 % of malignant thyroid nodules, saving the thyroid gland.
About Philip James
In 2013, his laryngeal nerve was severed, shoulder nerve damaged, parathyroids ruined, and residual cancer left behind - all for a 1 cm thyroid nodule.
Later, a vocal cord implant was inserted to help him speak.
The word he uses to describe his work as patient advocate is, ‘tonglen’. Or, using his pain and hardship to help others.
About RFAMD
RFAMD is solely dedicated to helping healthcare organizations build deeper, enduring relationships with patients. Our team brings together expertise and insights to create enterprise-wide solutions that transform the patient experience.
With years of experience in understanding the patient’s journey, we can help healthcare organizations thrive in today’s patient-centered healthcare market. Our range of solutions includes smart, measurable patient acquisition programs, physician marketing touch-points that drive referrals into priority service lines, and credible, easy-to-digest content at the point of care and beyond, in patients’ preferred formats and languages.
We also provide brand strategies that increase patient preference and physician referrals and differentiate your brand in the market through reputation-building tools.
Our commitment is to enable providers and payers to deliver personalized care by activating, educating, and motivating patients to prioritize their health every day. As your strategic partner, we combine our unique capabilities and industry expertise to better engage patients at every step of their health journey.
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Read the article written by Philip James that saved Peter’s thyroid:
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Dis Peter have nodules, or just a goiter. I was told this procedure is for nodules only. I have a goiter with no nodules. Would this work for me?