• Why is thyroid cancer more common in women?

  • Jan 13 2025
  • Length: 32 mins
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Why is thyroid cancer more common in women?

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  • After going undiagnosed for years, Ayah Jaghoub discovered she had two autoimmune diseases and thyroid cancer. She speaks to Samantha about her journey, and the years of neglect she says she experienced by the medical industry. We also talk to an endocrinology consultant to better understand thyroid issues.

    On this episode of Now You Know, we want to know why it can take so long to get a diagnosis, and how thyroid cancer impacts women differently to men.

    In this episode:

    • Ayah Jaghoub, (IG), Thyroid cancer patient

    • Dr. Tania Jaber, Endocrinology Consultant

    Episode credits:

    This episode was produced by Zaina Badr, Fahrinisa Campana, Ruby Zaman, and our Host, Samantha Johnson.

    Munera AlDosari is the engagement producer. Aya Elmileik is our lead of engagement.

    Our sound designer is Joe Plourde. Our video editor is Catherine Hallinan.

    Jo de Frias is Now You Know’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.

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