Did you tell when your nodule got bigger

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Registered: 06-29-2003
Did you tell when your nodule got bigger
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Mon, 04-09-2007 - 3:08pm

I was found to have a 3.8 CM non functioning colloid nodule that pretty much covers the entire right lobe of my thyroid. Had a FNA that turned out to show no signs of cancer. I've just had a repeat u/s after 6 mos and size is determined to be the same, with no changes. All of my levels are fine, and this seems to be causing no problems. This was found during a routine dr visit. Dr pretty much left it up to me if I wanted to remove or not. I opted not to, one because I am not sure if I can physically/mentally deal with a surgery right now as I have a lot of things going on in my life that are proving to be quite stressful. Also because it doesn't seem to be doing any harm, and I really don't want to wind up making things worse. At any rate when I saw the dr about it a couple of weeks ago he said that we will repeat u/s in 6 mos to make sure it is not getting any bigger, because if so, it needs to come out because of the size-and the increase in difficulty of removing with a larger size. I was also left with the instructions that if I notice it's bigger to come back..well I'm not quite sure I can tell if it is bigger. Have any of you been able to tell if a nodule has grown on your own? What symptoms/signs did you notice?

The real reason I am asking is that since my appt for the results, I feel a "presence" right where the nodule is. It's hard to explain. At night when I sleep, I always tip my chin down towards my chest, with my blankets tucked up by my neck, and I feel like I can feel something there, whereas I couldn't before. I'm hoping it's just in my mind, especially since I just had the u/s because I really don't want to look like a fool going back again so soon.

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Registered: 07-09-2005
Mon, 04-09-2007 - 5:57pm

Wow.. I thought I was reading something about myself!! I have a 3cm nodule that was benign on the biospy and I just had a follow up u/s that showed no change. My doctor also left the choice up to me and I decided no surgery. I have to go back in six months.

I also sometimes think I feel something but I don't know if it just me obsessing about it. So I know that isn't really helpful but I wanted to share that I'm in the same boat.

I would love to email with you to share experiences and thoughts. If you would like just send me an email at Chris931@aol.com.

Christine

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Registered: 12-04-2006
Tue, 04-10-2007 - 7:27pm
When mine got bigger I noticed an enlargment of it on the outside that was palpable and visual. I also had a harder time swollowing and felt like I was choking at times if I was talking too much or something like that. That was when I knew mine had to come out.
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