99: Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month: Early Detection, Surgery & What You Need to Know with Dr. Rashmi Roy

Could a simple neck self-check help you notice a thyroid concern earlier?September is Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month, and in this episode of Modern Thyroid & Wellness, McCall McPherson sits down with Dr. Rashmi Roy, a fellowship-trained, board-certified endocrine surgeon specializing in thyroid and parathyroid disorders.Dr. Roy practices at the Hospital for Endocrine Surgery in Tampa and has performed thousands of thyroid and parathyroid procedures. Together, McCall and Dr. Roy have an important conversation about thyroid cancer risk, early detection, diagnosis, thyroid nodules, surgery, Hashimoto’s, and how patients can make more informed decisions about their thyroid health.They discuss how to perform a neck self-check, potential signs and risk factors to be aware of, and when thyroid ultrasound or additional evaluation may be appropriate.Dr. Roy also explains what patients should know before thyroid surgery, including common misconceptions, potential complications, and why the experience of your thyroid surgeon can matter when evaluating surgical options.The conversation also explores Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, its relationship to overall thyroid health and thyroid cancer risk, evolving approaches to treatment and post-surgical management, and why learning to ask better questions can help you become a stronger advocate for your own care.Whether you are navigating a thyroid nodule, Hashimoto’s, a possible thyroid cancer diagnosis, or an upcoming thyroid surgery, this episode offers practical information to help you approach the next step with greater clarity.🔑 In This Episode:How to perform a neck self-checkSigns, symptoms, and risk factors associated with thyroid cancerWhen thyroid ultrasound or additional screening may be consideredWhat patients should know about thyroid nodulesWhy surgeon experience matters when choosing a thyroid surgeonCommon myths about thyroid surgeryPotential risks and complications of thyroid surgeryHashimoto’s and its relationship to thyroid health and thyroid cancer riskNew and emerging approaches to treatment and post-surgical managementHow to advocate for yourself and ask better questions about your care👩‍⚕️ About Dr. Rashmi RoyDr. Rashmi Roy is a fellowship-trained, board-certified endocrine surgeon specializing in thyroid and parathyroid disorders. She practices at the Hospital for Endocrine Surgery in Tampa and has performed thousands of thyroid and parathyroid procedures.Her extensive surgical experience gives her a valuable perspective on thyroid cancer diagnosis, surgical decision-making, potential complications, and what patients should consider when selecting a thyroid surgeon.If you know someone navigating thyroid nodules, thyroid cancer, Hashimoto’s, or an upcoming thyroid surgery, share this episode with them during Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month.📘 Pre-Order Take Back Your ThyroidMcCall McPherson’s new book, Take Back Your Thyroid, is available for pre-order now.Pre-order and receive FREE access to the Thyroid Empowered Course — a $399 value.👉 Pre-order here:https://book.modernthyroidclinic.com/📲 Connect with McCall & Modern Thyroid ClinicMcCall McPherson, PA-CInstagram: @mccallmcphersonpa https://www.instagram.com/mccallmcphersonpa/Modern Thyroid ClinicInstagram: @modernthyroid https://www.instagram.com/modernthyroid/Learn more about Modern Thyroid Clinic:https://www.modernthyroidclinic.com/This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or replace individualized medical care.#ThyroidCancerAwarenessMonth #ThyroidCancer #ThyroidHealth #ThyroidCancerAwareness #ThyroidSurgery #ThyroidNodules #Hashimotos #HashimotosDisease #Hypothyroidism #ThyroidDisease #EndocrineHealth #WomensHealth #ModernThyroidClinic #McCallMcPherson #TakeBackYourThyroid