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SHRED

(28,136 posts)
Sat Jan 28, 2012, 11:41 AM Jan 2012

Two "inconclusive" thyroid nodule biopsies [View all]

I have an inch sized tumor/nodule/cyst on my right thyroid lobe.
First biopsy was done without, and the second biopsy was done with, ultrasound assist.

The ultrasound picture indicated it has two liquid chambers, is very defined in shape (encapsulated), and the radiologist who did the biopsy said, "you have nothing to worry about". He was commenting on the shape of the nodule/cyst. While that covers 99% of my fear I can't rest until that 1% is covered.

Just sharing my frustration with this procedure.
Anyone else that has gone or going through this?
Any good support sites?
Being a 55 year old male with both parents gone from cancer of course I am concerned however, losing my thyroid is the last choice I would make.
Is there a way to find out for sure without surgery?
I meet with the doc Jan 31st to go over his idea of "options".
What are some alternative options I should be aware of?
Tips and suggestions?

Thanks

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There are far worse things to lose than a thyroid Warpy Jan 2012 #1
thanks for replying SHRED Jan 2012 #2
Please don't let the docs remove your thyroid... jxnmsdemguy65 May 2012 #3
GOOD NEWS SHRED May 2012 #4
Great! cate94 May 2012 #5
I suggest... SHRED May 2012 #7
Thanks! cate94 May 2012 #8
Wonderful news Irishonly May 2012 #6
How can you make such a generalized statement. I have a cousin whose thyroid was removed thirty still_one Jan 2013 #10
Spam deleted by azurnoir (MIR Team) kaney2021 Jan 2013 #9
This message was self-deleted by its author mlauer59295 Jan 2013 #11
I take Armour Thyroid tonekat Nov 2013 #12
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