U4 thyroid nodule and hemithyroidectomy

Hi, I have a thyroid nodule on my isthmus that was graded as U3 initially on a first ultrasound but has now been graded as a U4. I have had two FNA biopsies that have come back normal but my consultant said that because the needle is fine, it could miss the cancer cells. He is not happy with the nodule and says it looks abnormal. There is vascularity, calcification and some other features. The nodule is measuring 2.4cm. He recommended surgery and said I could wait but if it is cancer, it could spread to other areas. I have agreed to surgery and have been referred for a hemithyroidectomy. It will be a day case operation. I'm scared of being put to sleep, the operation and scar, what the biopsy will show...

Is anyone else going through this or has been through this?

  • Hi LadyLuck8,

    I can understand your concerns about the procedure - although it's good to hear you've made the decision and I hope you're generally feeling OK about it.

    It will naturally be causing some concern ahead of the surgery - do be sure to raise any worries or questions with your doctor or the medical team beforehand if you can.

    You are also welcome to speak to one of our nurses if you'd like to talk things through at all. You can reach them on freephone 0808 800 4040 - Monday-Friday, 9-5.

    Hopefully you'll get some more replies to your post here soon, particularly if others with similar experience see it. From the homepage of the forum you can also use the search bar at the top to find other relevant discussions and people to connect with.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator