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Thyroid U4 THY3a worried about surgery and after effects

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Hello everyone, first post here. It looks liike I'm heading in for partial thyroid removal. I'm obviously apprehensive but all the posts here help to reassure me. I've had 3 FNAs to date, and my diagnosis is above.

I was wondering about the after effects of surgery. They nodule they are particulalrly concerned about is near my voice box. I'm a teacher so my voice is important, obviously. For those who have had surgery, how did it affect your voice? How long did it take for you to recover?

  • Offline in reply to MargaretMary

    Hi,

    I got my core biopsy result. They said it's consistent with a benign thyroiditis lump but they also can't rule out malignancy. I now have to wait to hear what they decide is best to do next at the meeting. I hope they say to take it out. It also mentioned follicular x

  • Offline in reply to ScaredandNeedSupport

    Hey I myself have a U4 3F nodule and have been told I am to have surgery. I go back to the hospital on 21st April to recieve my operation date. They spoke to me about the side effects after the operation. I to have been worried, I have 2 daughters and work full time. 

    I have being trying to stay as positive as I can and continue to do my daily routines of exercise and keep everything as normal as possible. Hope your ok.

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