"Medical Student Diagnoses Her Own Cancer During Ultrasound Class"

A 27-year-old medical student in New Jersey, Sally Rohan, discovered her own Stage 1 papillary thyroid cancer during an ultrasound class. While learning how to use an ultrasound machine, she noticed a lump on her thyroid and consulted her instructor, who advised her to seek further evaluation. Due to a gap in her medical insurance coverage, Rohan didn't undergo a formal ultrasound until a year later, when she received a diagnosis of thyroid cancer that had spread to her lymph nodes. As she continues her studies to become a doctor, Rohan's experience has given her valuable insights into the patient journey. She is now scheduled for surgery and radiation therapy as part of her treatment plan.