Nodule

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Registered: 10-30-2006
Nodule
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Mon, 10-30-2006 - 3:12pm

Hi, I am new to all this, so bear with me. I have a nodule that was discovered at my regular physical. My doctor then sent me for a ultrasound, then to an Endocrinologist. I had my needle biopsy last week. I got the results today and the doctor said it showed benign, but that were some suspcious follicular cells and wants me to go to a surgeon.
Is this the usual routine? Do they remove the thyroid to be safe and do the further testing to see if it is cancerous once it is removed?

Thanks!

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Registered: 03-20-2003
In reply to: townie68
Mon, 10-30-2006 - 6:57pm

Hi Townie68,


Welcome to our board.


Yes, what you have been through so far sounds like normal procedure to me.

 

Calley7

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Registered: 10-30-2006
In reply to: townie68
Wed, 11-01-2006 - 10:55am
Thanks for the info. I have an appointment scheduled for November 14th with the recommended surgeon from my endocrinologist, but I will look into other options as well.
I have been lucky enough never to have surgery before, so I am learning much about how it all works.
Have a great day!