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Newly diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer: What questions should I ask?
Hi,
I was just diagnosed with follicular neoplasm oncocytic cell type. I had been monitored yearly for the past 3 yrs for a left sided nodule with ultrasound and eventually biopsies Year one the nodule was 1.4cm, Year two 1.8 cm and was biopsied with indeterminate results. That sample was sent out for genetic testing and came back with abnormal cell structure 5-10% chance of change to hurthel cell ca yearly monitoring suggested. Year 3 ultrasound showed an increase in size to 2.4 cm and a subsequent biopsy showed the follicular neoplasm. I am scheduled to see a surgeon ( endocrinology) late next week. Any advice would be appreciated. What questions should I ask? Should I get a second opinion? What happens after surgery? Anything would be helpful, cause I’m just overwhelmed and afraid.
Thanking you in advance
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It was about a month post-op that I was able to get back to exercise although I was able to go for extended walks within a couple of weeks.
If your cancer is limited to lymph nodes on one side, then they would likely just make one continuous incision to access the issue. If it is on both sides they would also need a second incision on the other side. Really depends on your situation and your surgeon.
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1 ReactionHi @janecarr97, I hope you saw the helpful response from @salish33. I will be thinking of you as you prepare for surgery tomorrow and for a speedy recovery.
I had a lobectomy and had nodules on the other side of thyroid as well. They weren't able to verify cancer until the lobectomy-both papillary and oncocytic cancer was found. 1 year later, one of the nodules has grown 135% and I went from 3 - 4 nodules. I asked about removal of other side and was told not necessary. I was also told a lobectomy may mean you are not on medication, however I am.