I think it is common for most thyroid nodules to be biopsied. There are apparently some that an ultrasound can show to be very low risk and which therefore, may not be, but I think they are a minority.

I think about 90% or more of thyroid biopsies find nothing sinister. As I kept chanting to myself when I was being tested "thyroid nodules are common; thyroid cancer is (comparatively) rare." The odds are the swelling is completely benign.

And even the worst case scenario isn't what you might be imagining. I had thyroid cancer two years ago and missed a month of work for and after the operation and that was that. I have been fine since. Obviously, nobody wants any form of cancer, but the most common for of thyroid cancer has close to a 100% survival rate for those under about 50 (and it's high for older people too, just not QUITE as high) and it doesn't usually require ongoing treatment like chemotherapy or radiotherapy.

Ask if there is anything else you want to know.

Hi Margaret

Thamk you for your reply.  I do keep telling myself that there is no reason to worry about something that has not happened yet.  But you can't helpbut worry slightly.  Glad you wee able to make a speedy recovery. Is all ok now?

Absolutely. I had the two year check-up last Friday and while I haven't gotten the official word yet, the radiologist said all looked normal to her.

And yeah, it is very difficult not to think "but what if I am the 1 in 10 or 1 in 100 or 1 in 1,000 who has a bad outcome?" Best of luck.