I had a biopsy for a 1 cm nodule. Came back negative. Surgeon does not recommend taking out. My mother has had thyroid cancer twice. Once in early twenties with half removed. Couple of years ago had nodule on remaining with negative biopsy. They removed rest anyway and cancerous tissue found. With that history should I get a second opinion? The surgeon was aware of my mother's history. He said that the sample was quite large so he feels safe not to do anything.
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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | May 3, 2017
@dleong, Getting a second opinion might be a good idea in your situation. Being able to review all your test results and your family history, give the physician conducting the second opinion the advantage of looking at all the data relevant to your particular situation. Should you wish to get a second opinion from Mayo Clinic experts, please contact one of our 3 campuses here: http://mayocl.in/1mtmR63
@dleong, Getting a second opinion might be a good idea in your situation. Being able to review all your test results and your family history, give the physician conducting the second opinion the advantage of looking at all the data relevant to your particular situation. Should you wish to get a second opinion from Mayo Clinic experts, please contact one of our 3 campuses here: http://mayocl.in/1mtmR63