I got a second opinion on my diagnosis. I had a biopsy done in Des Moines, Iowa and was told it was papillary carcinoma. The surgeon I was seeing said she would only consider removing the entire thyroid. I wanted to confirm the diagnosis was correct and also explore other treatment options. I went to Mayo and had biopsies done and they confirmed my original diagnosis was correct, but they were able to only remove half my thyroid. With only removing half, I have not had to take any meds, so far. The half that is left has been compensating for what they removed. I am thankful I got a second opinion. I don’t think it ever hurts to have someone else give you their opinion. Every doctor has had different experiences, so it’s helpful to get a “second set of eyes”, in my opinion.