Better Edge : A Northwestern Medicine Podcast For Physicians

In this episode of Better Edge, Northwestern Medicine Endocrinologist Ioannis Papagiannis, MD, reviews key updates from the 2025 American Thyroid Association Differentiated Thyroid Cancer Guidelines. He highlights refined, pathology specific risk stratification and a growing emphasis on individualized care. The discussion explores treatment de-escalation strategies, including active surveillance, surgical decision making, selective radioactive iodine use and tailored follow up, all designed to improve outcomes while minimizing overtreatment.