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Thyroidectomy
by Cloulou, Oct 26, 2007 09:19PM
I am looking for statistics of recurrance when only one lobe is removed. I am scheduled for surgery on November 9th. Biopsy showed atypical carcinoma/papillary. Surgeon may not need to take more than the right lobe but because I seem to be growing nodules regularly I am trying to decide if given the option I should just have the entire thyroid removed. Previously nodules were growing in pairs and tested fine, this time, a new singular node has appeared and is suspicious. If you can shed some light on the stats or point in the right direction to find them that would be great. Thank you.
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However, if you haven't already, you might go to the Doctor Thyroid Forum and ask Dr. Lupo at http://www.medhelp.org/forums/show/120 OR
at left of page almost top, under "Thyroid Disorders" in red click on "thyroid" it will take you to the forum.
If you have posted more than one post per the sites rules for doctors forums, you probably won't get in. Or if the forum is full and not taking any more questions for the day, you can try another day.
Good luck and best of health!