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health1 year ago

Serena Williams' Husband Shares Urgent Health Update Post-Surgery

Alexis Ohanian, husband of Serena Williams, shared a personal health scare on social media, revealing he had half of his thyroid removed due to suspicious nodules that could have become cancerous. Emphasizing the importance of preventative health measures, Ohanian encouraged others, especially fathers, to prioritize regular medical check-ups. He expressed gratitude for his recovery and shared moments from a family trip to Disney World, highlighting the value of health in enjoying life with loved ones.

health1 year ago

Alexis Ohanian Undergoes Thyroid Surgery After Cancer Scare

Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of Reddit and husband of Serena Williams, revealed he had half of his thyroid removed due to nodules that were likely to become cancerous. Ohanian shared his health update on social media, emphasizing the importance of regular health check-ups, especially for fathers. He also mentioned his previous Lyme disease diagnosis, which was discovered during a full-body scan. Ohanian, who is a father of two, expressed gratitude for his health and encouraged others to prioritize their well-being.

medical-innovation1 year ago

"Minimally Invasive Microwave Treatment Offers Alternative to Thyroid Surgery"

A new study from China-Japan Friendship Hospital in Beijing suggests that patients with multi-focal papillary thyroid cancer could avoid surgery through a minimally invasive procedure using microwave ablation, which offers similar progression-free survival rates to surgery but with fewer complications and a greater potential for preserving thyroid function. The research, published in Radiology, followed 775 patients and found that microwave ablation resulted in less blood loss, shorter incision length, and shorter hospitalization durations, while surgical resection led to permanent hoarseness and hypoparathyroidism. Dr. Ming-An Yu, director of interventional medicine, believes this advancement in interventional thyroid cancer treatment offers a promising option that can enhance patients' quality of life by preserving thyroid function.