As a child, EJ Beck was treated for a rare pediatric thyroid cancer at NYU Langone Health. About 10 years after the scan that declared her cancer-free, Beck was accepted into her No. 1 choice for a medical school: NYU Grossman School of Medicine.
NYU LangoneSep 27 2024 Her transformation from pediatric patient to aspiring doctor offers a glimpse into NYU Langone's impact on shaping future clinicians, and one woman's mission to honor—and join—those who saved her life.
Navigating treatment: A child's perspective on cancer care "A painless neck should always be checked sooner rather than later," said Kepal N. Patel, MD, who was Beck's doctor and who is now chief of the Division of Endocrine Surgery and a leading surgeon in NYU Langone's Thyroid Program. "Having a large tumor in a tiny neck can pose an increased risk to surrounding structures and increase the risk of surgery.
Following surgery, Beck received radioactive iodine treatment. RAI therapy is often used after a thyroidectomy when the cancer has spread. It helps kill off any remaining cancer cells and prevents recurrence. Her parents and grandparents worked as a team to shield Beck from the unnatural expectations of resilience often put on sick children. But when some other kids were having the most carefree moments of their lives, Beck's was filled with anxiety. She said she still nervously checks her neck for lumps, even when she gets something as innocuous as a cold.
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