thyroid disorders

[lynnie723]

I was diagnosed in October, 2009 with multi nodular thyroid.  Had an FNA  biopsy that was benign.  Follow up in 2010 revealed nodule had grown.  Had another FNA biopsy, also benign.  Recently did follow up with ultrasound that revealed nodule had grown significantly.  Surgery is now recommended.  I am very frightened not only of the surgery, but the outcome.  What are the chances of this pathology being benign? Is the dr. being so adamant about surgery because there is suspicion?  Very worried.

[lynnie723]

Thanks so much for the feedback! How are you doing now?

[rondoo]

Sorry for what you are going through.  I know every case is different and most nodules are benign.  They followed my nodule for several years and it continued to grow.  I had 4 negative FNA biopsies.  It was getting large and something didnt seem right so I agreed to surgery.  Mine was Pap. thyroid cancer and my whole thyroid was removed.  My suggestion would be to see a good endocrinology surgeon and get their opinion.  Some feel that any nodule past a certain size should be removed regardless of biopsy results.  Make sure you find a surgeon that does many thyroid surgeries.  Mine does about 10 per week.   ENT was anxious to remove mine, he did about 25 a year - no thanks! As I said , every case is different; however in retrospect I wish I hadn't waited so long as mine spread beyond the thyroid capsule.  A good second opinion may help you decide.