Dr. Volpi on Thyroid Ablation: Future of Cancer Treatment

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We recently had the unique opportunity to converse with esteemed Dr. Erivelto Volpi from Brazil at the Thyroid Ablation Conference held in Italy. www.rfamd.com As an authority on thyroid treatments, he took the time to share his insights and valuable experience with us. Just a week before, we had caught up with him at the World Congress on Thyroid Cancer in London, and we were delighted to sit down with him again.

The conference presented a golden opportunity for specialists from around the globe to converge, exchange thoughts, and learn from the experts in the field. One area that stood out more than ever at this conference was the exploration of thyroid cancer treatment with ablation. Dr. Volpi explained, "it is a new field, and in selected patients, we can offer the opportunity to avoid surgery using thermal ablations technologies."

Dr. Volpi emphasized that it is crucial to understand that ablation is indeed a viable option for treating thyroid cancer. However, patient selection plays an integral role in determining its effectiveness. "Usually, nodules up to one centimeter located inside the thyroid parenchyma are considered suitable cases. The results in terms of the treatment outcomes are exactly the same as those from a conventional surgery," he noted.

Brazil has been at the forefront of using ablation as a treatment option for thyroid nodules for over a decade. As this methodology is now gaining momentum globally, including in the U.S. and countries like Indonesia, Dr. Volpi offers lessons from Brazil's experience.

His key piece of advice for doctors new to this treatment method is to begin with benign and small-sized nodules. "When you start to do RFA (Radiofrequency Ablation), always start with benign nodules and not so huge nodules. For patients with cosmetic or symptomatic nodules, RFA is a very good option when starting your learning curve," he advises. This strategy, he believes, will be beneficial not just for patients, but also for doctors who are beginning to learn this procedure.

As doctors gain more experience, they can confidently tackle more challenging cases. His wealth of wisdom and expert advice indeed provide a smooth path for budding doctors who want to specialize in thyroid ablation.

For those interested in contacting Dr. Volpi for more insights, he invites them to reach out via Instagram, Facebook, or email. He continues to share his valuable knowledge and expertise with the global medical community, furthering the development and application of thyroid ablation as an effective treatment option.

Our conversation with Dr. Volpi offered a fascinating look at the world of thyroid ablation, the possibilities it presents, and the importance of taking a strategic approach when implementing this innovative treatment option. We thank Dr. Volpi for his valuable time and insights shared during this enlightening interview. As we concluded our session in the charming backdrop of Italy, we were inspired by the future possibilities of thyroid treatment.

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About Philip James

He is the host of the popular podcast: Doctor Thyroid www.docthyroid.com

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.

100+ episodes later, the Doctor Thyroid podcast is popular amongst patients; allowing them to access information from top doctors, without being limited by geography or economics.

The word he uses to describe his work as patient advocate is, ‘tonglen’. Or, using his pain and hardship to help others.