Thyroid nodule...inconclusive biopsy and possible surgery

Hi Everyone, 

I went to the doctors with a pulled neck muscle around 3 months ago and whilst she was examining me she found 2 swollen lymph nodes which she wanted checking out so I was referred for an ultra sound scan. Whilst having my scan they found a small nodule on my thyroid but was reassured that it looked fine but he would be mentioning it on my report. I was then referred to ent by my gp and the consultant there had a good look at my throat etc and seemed unconcerned but wanted the thyroid consultant to look at it. When I got to the thyroid consultant he seemed very concerned  and told me the nodule looked “abnormal” and was sent straight for a biopsy! After a a scary 2 weeks my results have come back as inconclusive and I have been given the option of another biopsy or to have it removed. Forgot to mention that my thyroid is also slightly over active and I have an appt with endricology in Nov. 

Has anyone else been in a similar situation? My anxiety is through the roof 

 

Emma

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  • Hi Emma, I first had a scan in december then the Dr could not access the results, they asked for scan and biopsy.In Jan Ultrasound decided to just do scan not biopsy. I then got an appointment for biopsy ( scan number 3) I saw surgeon 2 weeks ago and the surgeon wanted left side done as lump is 3cm, original biopsy done on right as synographer decided right side looked more sinister although was smaller. Saw consultant 10 days ago and he said right side is t3 in conclusive but still wants left side done. Had that done last wednesday. had appointment to see consultant on 1st April, synographer said try get a cancellation after he did left side. I have now got one for 11th April but going out of my mind with worry. I just want it out. I feel your pain xx

  • The waiting is just awful! It's taken 9 months for me to get to this point. I've tried to keep myself busy these last few weeks to take my mind off it and it's helped, I have my good days and my bad days. It's the not knowing that I can't cope with, once I know what it is I'll feel better and deal with it! 

    Hope you get some answers soon!

    Emma xx

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  • The waiting is just awful! It's taken 9 months for me to get to this point. I've tried to keep myself busy these last few weeks to take my mind off it and it's helped, I have my good days and my bad days. It's the not knowing that I can't cope with, once I know what it is I'll feel better and deal with it! 

    Hope you get some answers soon!

    Emma xx

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