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Podcast: Doctor Thyroid
Episode: Broadway Performer Says No to Thyroid Cancer Surgery → Surveillance Instead
Description: Jody Gelb is a Broadway singer and actress.  Six months ago she was diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer, during a doctor's visit for an unrelated issue. This news sparked immediate research and discovering an alternate path that does not include surgery. In this episode, the following topics are discussed: Broadway musical and tour Voice used during work as a performer, singing and acting Diagnosed with thyroid cancer while going to the doctor for a minor back strain MRI on back lead to discovery of thyroid nodules A scare, at one point being told cancer could be med...