lots of tiny nodules but one large dominant nodule

[helpme345]

i spoke to my surgeon today. i will be scheduled for the biopsy this thursday and then friday a visit to an ear nose and throat doctor to check my vocal cords.? the large left nodule is cold others are not. i have had radiation as an infant to my enlarged thymus gland too. my risk of cancer is high. i am scared. will this spread if it is cancer.

[Barb135]

Has the sleep apnea test been ordered?  I'm not sure why they won't do anything until that's done, but If that's the case, I'd want to get it over with asap.  

First of all, you aren't "sure" that you have cancer, second, there are different types and stages of cancer, all with differing prognosis, but usually once the thyroid is removed, the cancer is gone, too.  Thyroid cancer is usually slow growing.

Hard as it may be, you need to get through the biopsy to find out if you even have cancer, then take it step by step.  

I know it's easier said than done, but try to relax.  Anxiety always makes things seem worse.  

There is a forum here on Med Help, specifically for thyroid cancer.  You might want to check it out.  I've provided a link to the home page.

http://www.medhelp.org/forums/Thyroid-Cancer/show/1199

[Smittygurl]

goodness I have a nodules that lace my thyroid like a necklace as one endo doctor tod me. I was referred to ENT surgeon anh he too said that my nodule are large. I have 6 nodules the largest 3.5 next is I believe is 2.7, the surgeon told me that True the nodules need to be removed but he does not want to attempt to remove until I get tested for sleep apnea, goodness again, then I was referred to a pulmonary doctor and of course he had to remind me of my nodules and their size but I have to first under go a sleep test! Any words of encouragement

[Barb135]

Thyroid cancer is one of the easiest cancers to cure.  The thyroid is usually removed.  

I know you are afraid, but try not to worry.  We're here to help you in any way we can.