Just today I learned that I have a growing nodule on the place where half of my thyroid was removed due to adenoma 10 years ago. The nodule is hypoechoic and is about 1x1x1 cm.
My grandpa had thyroid cancer in 1969, so it must be hereditary. He says he still has my histology report from my surgery 10 years ago, it said the adenoma was benign (to say benign adenoma is redundant)
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I'm so sorry to hear it! I apologize, but I'm not really familiar with thyroid problems. What's the next step for you? Do you have to get it removed and biopsied?
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The next step is to do a CT scan and also "thyroid scan" (in the order, I interpret it as a radioactive scan to see if the nodule absorbs iodine). As for biopsy, it seems that it is called for, but it has not yet been ordered.
I think that, for me, the next step is to get a good relevant doctor, do the scans, and probably ask for the needle biopsy, given that the nodule is growing and given my past history.
We'll see about removal.
Well, you'll be in my thoughts and I hope everything goes well.
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Ignoramus29728 said:
Just today I learned that I have a growing nodule on the place where half of my thyroid was removed due to adenoma 10 years ago. The nodule is hypoechoic and is about 1x1x1 cm.
My grandpa had thyroid cancer in 1969, so it must be hereditary. He says he still has my histology report from my surgery 10 years ago, it said the adenoma was benign (to say benign adenoma is redundant)
news like this are a great appetite suppressant...
I am so sorry, Ig. I had a cancer scare myself early this year. I will pray for you, but of course my credit with heaven is never too good....
I think that, for me, the next step is to get a good relevant doctor, do the scans, and probably ask for the needle biopsy, given that the nodule is growing and given my past history.
Sorry to hear you have to go through that Ig. Good luck.
I think that, for me, the next step is to get a good relevant doctor, do the scans, and probably ask for the needle biopsy, given that the nodule is growing and given my past history.
Our prayers are with you.
Dan 325/211/180 Atkins since 1/1/02 (yeah, it was a New Year's Resolution) Besetting sins: good beer, German bread, and Krispy Kremes
