Thyroid Nodules - Causes, Symptoms and Treatments
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- In this episode of 'Talking with Docs,' our doctors break down thyroid nodules in simple terms. Join us to learn about what thyroid nodules are, why they matter, and how common they are. We'll discuss how doctors find them, what they could mean for your health, and the different ways they can be treated. It's an easy-to-understand guide to thyroid nodules, helping you navigate this common condition and make informed decisions about your health.
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I wish I would have seen this video before they removed my thyroid. I had no cancer but a Nodule that was the size of a dime at the start and 40 years later is probably the size of a quarter. Sent me right to a surgeon , never did a biopsy. The surgeon scared me into having it removed. He said I may experience breathing problems later on. I wish I didn't agreed to have it removed
Excellent segment! I had a thyroid nodule monitored for many years, annual US, twice annual bloodwork. In my case I had Hashimotos Thyroiditis with a multinodular goiter, and was put on thyroid replacement hormone. In recent years, a biopsy came back as indeterminate. We ran the gene testing mentioned here, and it flagged one gene abnormality that is associated with thyroid cancer half the time, and not the other 50% of the time. Given my nodule has very slowly grown to 4 cm, a half or full thyroidectomy was recommended. I opted for full, since by that time my thyroid had little function remaining, and if they only took half and it was found to be cancerous, I may have needed a second surgery to remove the other half. Last July I had the full thyroidectomy and everything went super smooth, no calcium dips from parathyroid glands potentially being stunned in surgery. I had already been on thyroid replacement hormone for many years, so my doctors just increased the dose a tiny bit, and all is well. The post surgery biopsy showed a few tiny cancers in my thyroid (papillary thyroid cancer), and one nearby lymph node, but not in the big 4cm nodule. My surgery is considered curative, but I will be monitored annually for a period of time. Thanks again for this informative episode. It is as my medical team has explained it to me. 😊
2013 had my thyroid removed because of suspicious material indicated in the biopsy report. The surgery went well. The best news was no cancer. PTL!!
The biggest challenge was how long it took to get my body adjusted to thyroid replacement meds. Very slow process to determine when the levels of meds were adequate. Finally 7 months later I wasn't so exhausted daily sleeping 10-12 hours daily. Currently doing well. I will be 80 this year.
Thank you for your light hearted but very informative way of presenting important health information. Mike
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Thank you for this posting - I have some my ENT says are still subclinical but I am watching them anyway. Surgery in the future? I'm 78 but still vital and interested in living on! Who knows what tomorrow will bring? Still wanting to stay informed!
Do you still take thyroid replacement med
I had half the thyroid out as it looked cancerous. On the 23rd of May I have to get an ultrasound on my thyroid glands
Just got home from surgery today, had mine removed, thus blows my mind I went through every step she named....glad that's all over
So glad that you’re OK. All the best.
You're so lucky I still have my looking for a way to remove it
Oh boy. No gender apologies necessary 😂
Another world class, gold standard video, I have not seen any channels that even come close to what you’re achieving, thank you so much for creating these videos. 👍
FN Amazing Docs!!! You guys crack me up. Love you Docs and all your work in sharing medical issues in such a humorous or maybe humerus lol, yet professional manner.
Fantastic explanation! Had thyroidectomy 22 yrs ago. You included every pertinent detail!
I’m going through this now. Thank you for this detailed and easy to understand video! It helps me feel more prepared and less apprehensive.
I have thyroid issues for many years. Thank you for talking about it.
This was great. I had Vegas nerve damage recently and my vocal cord (left) is challenged. This was a carotid-carotid bypass w/ prosthetic, carotid subclavian transposition and a zone 0 TBE. One of the ‘possible’ outcomes was vocal cord damage. Always learning.
THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP ❤😊❤👏👏👏👏
Great explanation ! Thank you!
This is weird how this came up tonight, I am in UK and just felt a lump on my left side of my thyroid . I work in healthcare in a hospital and dreading this outcome. I sit with people supporting them now its me my turn . I must make an appointment with my Dr to get this tested and move forward this this. Thanks Guys awesome explanation of it all
I hope you get the best results 😊
I have dealt with nodules for over 20 years. I wish you the same good luck I have had. I get a yearly ultrasound and so far no change. I initially had a needle biopsy and now just monitor them. Best of luck, you will be fine 🤞
God has a "funny" way of getting our attention!!! 😏 🙏 ❤
Best of wishes!
May your test results be good.
Yes. I have a thyroid nodule. My appointment to see the ENT is approaching!! Finally.
Thank you. I've had a needle biopsy, DEFINITELY use the freezing!!
I had a 1.7 centimeter node biopsy in office. I go back in 6 months for a recheck ultrasound. I’d been having difficulty swallowing and had a sore throat. Asked my rheumatologist to feel lump and he referred me.
10 years ago thyroid cancer check once a year very grateful
Thank you, doctors, for this very informative article. I have had 2 cysts removed from my thyroid glands. The first at 7 years old and another at 16 years old, needless to say, now at almost 60 years old, I have been on replacement meds for a long time. It is very challenging. I try to get as much information on the thyroid glands as possible.
Thank you, awesome guys.
I had to have one of my parathyroid glands removed four months ago, whilst I was under going a CT scan and a ultra sound scan they revealed that I had a couple of nodules on my Thyroid, my surgeon sorted both out at the same time. I got my pathology results 4 days before Christmas which were thankfully all clear. (Best Christmas present ever.)
Thank you! Very informative!
I love how y’all talk about all different types of medical issues! I’d personally love to y’all have a video on Myasthenia Gravis. I was diagnosed in 2015 and there wasn’t much if anything for patients/families of patients. The sad thing is that there’s still not much out there and people don’t know who to trust. Y’all are so well respected that I think it’d be so beneficial for people. Thanks from Oklahoma! 🩷
Excellent information from all 3 doctors. Thank you😊
I love all of your amazing videos. I learn so much. Endocrinology is so interesting to me. Hugs from Calgary Canada to the Ortho dudes that shares so much wonderful info. So informative!
Excellent info!!!
GOOD INFORMATION THANK YOU ❤
😊Thank you very much for the information. I go back this August to my Specialist to see how my thyroid is. I have an underactive thyroid so I will see how it is this August.
Thx docs . As always , cery informative!!!!!!
Here’s my thyroid cancer story. Been on ever increasing amounts of levothyroxine for the past 20 years. Had an mri for my neck pain and there was an incidental finding of a thyroid nodule. Had a fine needle biopsy on the right nodule. Negative for cancer. Decided to have surgery to remove the right half of thyroid. They send the removed thyroid to the lab before they close me up. If it’s cancerous, they will remove my left half. Lab report indicated no cancer. Closed me up. Later in the week after a closer look from the lab, found cancer in the nodule. Two weeks later, went back under to have the left half removed. The nodule in the left half was also cancerous. Had to do a radioactive iodine treatment that made me radioactive for about a week. Had to stay in my room.
Every six months I get an ultrasound and bloodwork. Last time, they found a lymph node that was enlarged. Did a fine needle biopsy. Did not fine anything. But not feeling warm and fuzzy.
I have a scheduled biopsy coming up on my thyroid. This was very informative and I am glad to hear if it is cancer, it is not an aggressive one.
@@sharonhurst831 Hope all goes well with your biopsy. I have my fingers crossed 🤞. Wish you the best.
@@Jimmy-Legs Thank you!
This was so thorough and explained beautifully! I just had a nodule sonogram and now I can read my radiology report before my doctor gets back to me so I can have better questions about results and treatment if necessary. Thank you!
I had many nodules over some years and an enlarged thyroid gland resulting in many fine needle biopsies all but the last with no local anesthesia. I was lucky to get in the Test sent to the states. The biopsy came back I had a suspicious nodule with a 40% chance of it being cancer and not “the good kind”. I had a subtotal thyroidectomy performed by the ENT doctor who has done the surgery many, many times. When the pathology came back on the thyroid it was consistent with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. Phew! My thyroid antibodies were raised in the bloodwork as well. The surgery went well and I have had compliments on my scar it is so small! 😊
fantastic information---great video, love it!
Very timely! Am waiting for the results of a needle biopsy done last week.
This is such a great video. I plan to send it to those I love to help them better understand thyroid cancer diagnosis and recommend treatment.
My mother had her thyroid removed when she was about 40 years old.
She took her prescribed med's till she passed away at 87 due to heart issues.
♥️♥️♥️this content,,,thank you doctors💪💪💪
Very informative and excellent format for imparting this type of information.
Very nice. I have papillary cancer and had a L lobe lobectomy. Feel great 4 months later. Thanks, Veronica
So helpful and so interesting, I am literally seeing a Dr this week about my thyroid. As always, your videos are great!
Check UA-cam DR Stan Eckberg. He talks about treating and healing the thyroid, not operating. He explains how your thyroid actually works not how doctor's work on you.
Great explanation Docs,
Thank you Docs. I appreciate your videos
Loved your guest
I had my thyroid removed due to papillary 33 years ago. Stay in shape.
Thank you very informative!
Another great presentation. I have just been diagnosed with multiple sub centimitre colloid nodules.
Excellent video. As i have the thyroid nodules and is being monitored by an endocrinologist, your video is a godsend. I would be very grateful if you could make a video on vertigo and/or related dizziness issues. As always, I greatly appreciate your efforts
IS YOUR VERTIGO RELATED TO THYROID ISSUES.
I had my whole thyroid removed due to cancer. The Dr had to cut and resect my laryngeal nerve. I only had a hoarse whisper of a voice for about 4 months. One morning talking with my wife I had a “squeak “ in my whisper. Every day for about a month I had slight improvements in my voice. After that my voice finally returned to normal. So about 5 months total. All has been good for 2 years now. Taking Levothyroxine and calcium daily.
I'm on that tablets for over 12 yes nw
Yrs
I thought calcium was only needed when you have the parathyroid glands removed. Did you have those removed also?
Thank you very informative my mom had it and I have it too
My laryngeal was cut and I've had a trach 20 yes now. My life was changed forever.
Thank you for this information. After recent tests for other things, I am now having my thyroid checked. I do like to know the possibilities even though I am at the start of investigating my thyroid.
Thank you so much,had my piri thyroid one removed 2024
Never heard of this
nice and informative
Thank you for the video
Thank you for doing another excellent video! The timing of me finding this video is fantastic, it has helped me have a better understanding of what is going on. In 2009 I had a fine needle biopsy, all was good. No freezing, it was okay, although make sure you dont swallow during the procedure! My Dr retired and I started with a new Dr in the fall of 2022. The Dr did a follow-up ultrasound in 2022 as it has been a while, they found some new nodules. She had me do a follow-up ultrasound in December 2023. She called me that afternoon, it seems the nodules have gotten larger, since the previous scan. I am waiting to hear from the hospital to go for another needle biopsy, I am hoping for the same results. I cant help but worry....
Glad I came across this. I was just told I have a 4 cm nodule on my thyroid and have to go in for the needle biopsy. It definitely has me concerned but you all did put my mind at ease with what to expect.
How did your biopsy go?
Great info! I wish you would have discussed the multinodular aspect. I have large multinodules on both sides and have for 10 years. All labs always normal and I've been biopsied twice. Recently one grew significantly and left me feeling like I was choking (turns out it was fluid). There are methods for treatment/shrinking these nodules such as ablation and ethanol. We did ethanol and shrunk it significantly. I'd love to know your thoughts on ablation as that's next for me. Thanks!
Thank you so much very endurable
Recently it feels as if the doctors are listening to my concerns. AMD, COPD, gallstones, and now a thyroid nodule? Very helpful though! 😳 Yes. I have all of these conditions but the thyroid nodule was new in the last year and I have a follow up ultrasound in fall to see if mine has changed. I really do appreciate these informative videos, so thanks again.😊👍💖
This was great education! Clear and concise! Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for this video. You are giving us very important knowledge about the thyroid gland. I have thyroid nodules. Biopsies done first time in 2000 . I had 2 nodules on my thyroid. I had fine needle biopsy. It was negative. Now the thyroid nodules increased in size. First biopsy negative. Second biopsy has been negative also but still have nodules that have to be monitored because they have increase in size. So my doctors monitors them.
Good show👍
Great info
Wow, under sedation. Never had it done that way in NYC. Had it done in pathologist’s office who gave you the results at the same visit. Good information for patients recently diagnosed with thyroid nodules. Don’t be scared people. Have the rule out done.
I had a partial thyroidectomy a number of years ago and yearly I get ultrasounds to track nodules on the part existing. Now one of the nodules as grown and my Dr is sending me for a aspiration biopsy. Ultrasound was in mid Dec 2023 but I can’t have the biopsy until March of this year due to our insane wait times we endure here in Canada. It’s rather scary having to wait so long and I’m sure people are very anxious. No wonder mental health is such as issue these days. Anyway, thanks Docs…this is the best explanation I’ve ever received about my condition.
I’m in the same boat! Partial thyroidectomy, monitoring a nodule on my right side. Just had my fine needle biopsy this week… best of luck to the both of us!!!!
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I had 2 biopsies done in the past I have one coming up in April I don't wanna do it the last Dr. was so gentle I didn't feel a thing and it was really quick the 1st Dr. I had left me bruised and it wasn't comfortable I hope I get the second Dr. I had and he was much older too I hate that I have this hyperthyroidism my great Grandmother had it on my Grandaddy side and my auntie my mother's sister has it she had hers removed years ago she had Graves disease I wish both of you ladies well in your health journey 😢😢
Thank you for doing this video. I've been looking for a good video for a week and finally found this.
I'll be seeing the endocrinologist for the first time tomorrow. I've been hyper thyroid for 3 years!! They just kept changing my dose. I have a solid tall nodule. My neck hurts, I'm hoarse sometimes, I'm exhausted, feel like I'm getting dementia, vomiting, diarrhea, I'm hot, and my sleep is all over the place. I hope they do something.
Great information video.
Love love you guys🙏❤️
I have had Graves disease . And now I'm being treated for hyperthyroidism. In the last few years I've learned a lot about the thyroid and parathyroid! Had no idea there was such a thing as a parathyroid and I'm old! 😂
Good video!
Wow, I had fine needle aspiration done on 3 nodules, over 3 years ago. Benign and not hot. I've never been told to get any follow-up done, ever. No further FNA, no ultra-sounds, nothing. And this was in Toronto.
Thanks for sharing this video ❤❤
Welcome
You are in charge of your health is a lesson I learned when it came to my thyroid nodule. I saw THREE doctors who told me not to worry about the lump in my neck before I got someone to listen to me. I live in Ontario Canada and I kept going on about my lump to any doctor I saw. Had the ultrasound and it showed a mass. Had a 5 needle biopsy no sedation. Don't worry it was easy peasy. I was terrified. No cancer. Saw the ENT he nearly pulled my tongue out of my mouth when he was examining me. He was an excellent doctor. We decidied on no surgery unless it got bigger. In less than 6 months I was in having it removed as swallowing was hard sometimes. In six months the lump grew and grew. When it was removed with half of my thyroid it was the size of a golf ball and a half. Everything went well. No cancer. Only issue I had was my stitch got stuck and my family doctor was having a hard time getting it out. Eventually she got it out. That was 2011. We check my thyroid blood numbers every 6 months but so far so good!
My thyroid journey luckily didn’t involve cancer, but Graves. Was diagnosed in my late 30’s. My endo was able to control it with medications for several years. Started having problems. So we redid all the testing. Ultra sound, plus some scans with Nuclear Medicine. They found several hot and cold nodules. Dr wanted to send me for a needle biopsy. I was absolutely terrified. Plus at this point I was so tired of dealing with it. I asked my dr if we could skip that part and just do a thyroidectomy. She agreed. Several weeks later had an excellent surgeon do a total thyroidectomy. The Parathyroid was bruised and had a few issues with calcium. But it was probably one of the easiest surgery’s I have ever had. Pathology showed no cancer. Just a very messy thyroid. One thing that the Docs really didn’t touch in is heredity. I have two sisters who both battled with their thyroid. They also had theirs removed. Plus I have a daughter who also had graves. Her thyroid was ablated with radioactive iodine. So it definitely runs in the family. Thank you docs for all the good info
@@jackkip I was going to mention hereditary too. Everyone on one side of my family has or had thyroid issues. My dad had graves. I am happy yours turned out well too.
I have nodules on both sides of my thyroid. It started with just one but two years later I had one on the other side. I have had a 5 needle biopsy several times as they have grown. I was exposed to the radiation from Chernobyl for 3 years while in Germany. The radiation was over Frankfurt within 32 hours. The cloud of radiation ended up covering most of the European peninsula. Last year during my husband’s physical they found he also had nodules growing on his thyroid. His are not big enough to biopsy yet. Our doctor says we’re fine with the nodules as long as the tests come back negative for cancer.
I wish you and your husband the best!
julejustjule, Were your thyroid blood hormone levels always normal before this?
Very informative
She's awesome!
She knows the whole procedure!
Yes this is her job!
I had Graves’ disease and took medication for a year. No longer test positive for graves. I do have benign nodules (4). Check them yearly.
Excellent, informative video. In 2018, on an MRI for cervical stenosis evaluation, a finding of a 4.5 cm thyriod mass was found. Total surprise as it was low enough not to be outwardly observable. Lucky to be seen at a medical school facility. All the information you have shared describes my workup. All testing was negative for cancerous etiology, but due to the size and both lobes being involved, I did have a total thyroidectomy for the multinodular benign goiter. All is well except the cost of brand name Synthroid, even with insurance, which seemed to give me a more stable lab result over time. Your videos are the best❗️
Thank you so very much! Glad you are ok
I had thyroid cancer in 1998, had the right side removed, and was told that I have Hashimoto disease. Dr. Gilbert Daniels (Endocrinologist) who headed up this department at Massachusetts General Hospital would do a needle biopsy on my nodules in his office without any numbing. He would take 3 samples each time. The right side was removed when the margins were not good. I would say the needle biopsy (fine needle aspiration) was uncomfortable, not super painful, with tenderness afterwards. It's been 26 years and I'm still going! My two sisters also have thyroid issues.
My blood work was always within the normal range but on the high end of the scale so no meds ! I was going to my family dr back and for months as I felt not normal and had symptoms of hypothyroidism, thankfully my dr ordered an ultrasound due to a lump I felt , and was put on synthroid after my results..! Been over 9 years and feel good with my meds
I noticed a lump on the right hand side of my neck. Did a call with my family doctor (COVID lockdown so no in person visits). Referred me to an ultrasound. US showed a cyst, not of concern, but on left side there was a small growth. Referred to endocrinologist. Another US and then another with fine needle aspiration. Referred to surgeon. Had partial thyroidectomy. Did not do complete, despite the cyst on the right hand side. Day surgery. As I was getting dressed, I noticed drops of blood on floor. Called for assistance. Additional stitches put in. A few days later, infection set in. Waited in ER for hours to get a prescription for antibiotics (I had self diagnosed as a strep infection), but needed confirmation to get prescription.
Partial paralysis of my vocal cords - has improved but I will not be singing in a band!
Continue to monitor the right hemisphere with annual US.
I had a bone scan in my early 40’s at a health fair. I was diagnosed with osteopenia. Through nuclear work up they found nodules on my thyroid and parathyroid. I had them removed due to leaching of calcium from my bones, and my osteopenia is and has been stable. I’m 75 now. I also take thyroid medication due to hypothyroidism.
Wow thanks for sharing
Please where are you guys located ?
Thank you! This is very helpful information.
Update: Thank goodness the biopsy was not necessary.
I found a nodule on the R lobe of my thyroid back in late 2018. GP sent me to an endocrinologist who did an ultrasound & fine needle aspiration (not painful) at the first visit. Results were negative & another ultrasound was scheduled in 6 months. It seemed larger to me at the end of the 6 months (it was visible to the naked eye). After the second ultrasound, done by a tech not the endo, I got a call to see the endo again. Had a second fine needle aspiration done & this time there were atypical cells, plus a second, very small, nodule on the L lobe had also been found. Decided removal was my best option & had a full thyroidectomy done in Aug. 2019. My voice was very deep (think "Luke, I am your father.") for several months and I couldn't project my voice. My dogs loved it, mom couldn't yell at them. I still think it's about a half an octave deeper than before the surgery. I definitely can't hit the higher notes when singing in the car anymore😂. I can yell at the dogs again though.
Very sorry you ended up needing your thyroid removed. Would you mind sharing what the pathology showed on your thyroid and nodules at surgery? Was it cancer or benign? I have hypothyroidism and a nodule.
@@christinahurt7505 Sorry for the late reply, I had to find the report. It was benign, a "ADENOMATOUS NODULE WITH FIBROSIS AND CALCIFICATIONS" to copy and paste from the report. The nodule was 3.4 cm. Hope that helps.
I've had the fine needle aspiration (painless) twice over a 7 year span & monitored to present date, fortunately with good results. (Didn't spring a leak after the needle either! 😆)
I believe TPO level should be check in patients who are symptomatic and have a higher level but still WNL TSH Endocrinologist have decreased the normal TSH range but not all primary physicians are aware of the changes. Seeing an Endocrinologist for thyroid issues is important in my opinion.
I had a partial thyroidectomy 2 years ago for a very large and thank Goodness benign nodule .. I have a small nodule on left being watched but I’m lucky was able to save the left side
Kerri were your thyroid hormone blood levels always normal before this and do you know what ultrasound features your nodule had?
Thanks for the detailed explanation! I have a thyroid nodule and so this came at the right time. Already saw and ENT that said he agreed with the radiologist and it just needs to be ultrasounded in a year. I'm still worried though as it was listed as TIRAD 5.
Glad it was helpful! They will keep a close eye on it. All the best
Very good information. I had my thyroid removed about four years ago. My ENT dr has not gotten my levels under control yet. I still have hair loss and my weight is always out of control. My primary care Dr suggested seeing an endocrinologist.
Same here with gain weight after thyroid total removed.. not balanced no hair loss
I had thyroid cancer at 29. My PCP found it on an annual exam. It was a visible hard lump that I hadn't noticed. My only complaint at the exam was that I was constantly tired. The endocrinologist took a needle biopsy (it looked huge) by elevating himself over me and forcing it straight down into the lump. I was worried he was going to go through my neck. He only took one biopsy, and I don't recall having had an ultrasound. Once notified, it took me a moment to realize that a positive result was not a happy result. I had a complete thyroidectomy and at another hospital drank radioactive iodine and sat in isolation waiting for my radioactivity to drop to legally reenter society. It's been 30 years...
I have 4 nodules and a cyst. One nodule was borderline in size and I need to have an ultrasound again to see if it has grown. I should have had it done in October.
Very interesting. I have multiple nodules in both lobes. Ive had ultrasounds and biopsies/aspirations. The largest is fluid and solid, so far, benign. What i find negligent on the part of my doctors is that NONE of them have done any blood testing regarding the thyroid. In past blood testing, my calcium levels have been high. None of my doctors seem concerned in the slightest.
Thank you , you gave me more information to ask my doctor about. In 2023, thru another test, like you mentioned, they found at least 9 nodules, front and back of my thyroid. They took 4 samples , some were a good size and they said we will just keep an eye on it. It bothers me because my mom had hers out (I was young so I don't remember if it was cancerous) so that makes me worry a bit more
Best of luck Barbara
25 years ago i found a lump on my thyroid. Went to an endocrinologist who did blood work first. All normal results. Did a needle biopsy in his office, no anesthesia. Came back benign. Did a test to find out if nodules were "hot" or "cold". Mine were hot. Started me on low dose synthroid to try to shrink nodules or keep them from growing. After about a year did another ultrasound which showed nodules growing larger so then i took radioactive iodine to kill my thyroid instead of surgery. Synthroid doses then were increased as he monitored my levels, and nodules decreased in size. Still have them but i get ultrasounds every year or two to monitor size incase they enlarge and put pressure on my esophagus and surrounding areas. I do notice a change in my voice since all this started, Especially when i sing. Sometomes my vocal cords will feel stressed when i sing.
Wow. My. Sister in law just told us today that she was tested, had a biopsy, and the doctor said it is suspicious (Mayo Clinic). She is most likely going to have her thyroid removed. I'm going to forward this video to her.
Thank you for your information on thyroid. I have everything done up to the fine needle to take samples from thyroid to check for cancer. No cancer, but my thyroid needs to be checked again in 6 months.
Welcome. Best of luck
Having my thyroid biopsy tomorrow on good Friday. Since I have severe anxiety and panic attacks I will be put into a conscious sedation.
Best of luck!
I have to have the same done . Just waiting on scheduling to perform biopsy. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Good luck Theresa! 🙏
I just got home and nurse called to say I need a biopsy too. Wishing us both great outcomes.
Worst experience I've ever been through! Even sedated I felt everything.
Oh, I'm so sorry Theresa 😢....was hoping it wouldn't be that bad for you❤
Can you go through symptoms
When my thyroid was removed the doctor said it had grown around one side to the back of my neck ! Explained why a feeling of having my neck being squeezed existed !
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In 2010 I had my thyroid removed due to having stage 3 cancer (papillary and follicular variant). I ended up losing my voice, and after doing vocal exercises my ENT did a Botox type procedure to restore my vocal chord. I had radioactive iodine treatment, which wasn’t bad except I was radioactive so couldn’t be around anyone for a few days (this was also during the time I had lost my voice). I’m happy to say I’m cancer free and visit my endocrinologist yearly.
Molly I'm very sorry that you had thyroid cancer. Was it diagnosed by the needle biopsy and do you know what ultrasound features your nodule (s) had?
Is the needle pictured true to size? That thing looks terrifying 😳
Thanks for another great video! I love this style of video, nice and relaxed, but full of interesting information.
had the aspiration needle biopsy a few months ago and didn't feel a thing after the :"freezing" and was totally awake during the short procedure. Another 6 months and the second follow-up Ultra Sound and bloodwork. First of those was done in a hospital stay for being in a car accident.
@phlotographer Thank you, that's definitely reassuring to hear. I am really sorry to hear about the car accident and wish you all the best on your road to recovery!
All the best!
God Loves you all enjoyed video. I can see you take care patients.
Thanks!
Thank you for this information. I have Hashimoto's,,and my daughter is now scheduled for throidremoval because she had one side removed already and after the surgery they found cancer cells in her sample. I also have two other cousins with thyroid issues. I had breast cancer several years ago and underwent radiation therapy. All this information helped me understand better what all this means to myself and my family.
Thank you so much for this video I have thyroid and my face is swollen please what can I do to reduce it