Topic: thyroid nodule?

Apr 9, 2009 07:40 PM Joviangeldeb wrote:

I'm going through something similar except mine is in the left adrenal gland, so my doc is sending me to an endocrinologist. i have an appointment 4/30. It's more than likely benign, but I want to make 100% sure. Best of luck to you.

Apr 10, 2009 09:32 AM hopefor30 wrote:

I have just been told my thyroid is enlarged by my endo -- I have been hypothyroid for years and take synthroid, but have not had an enlarged thyroid before.   My endo did not seem concerned, but I am very worried that is something bad.   She said no nodules, but I can definitely tell it feels different -- sometimes bothers me when I swallow.

I will see onc on Monday and can't wait to see what he says -- I would at like to have it scanned or have an ultrasound -- my endo/PCP didn't seem concerned at all, but it scares me.   Will know more after my appt. on Monday and will post back.

M.

Apr 10, 2009 10:10 AM NancyD wrote:

Thyroid issues are very common. Even pre-bc, I had benign thyroid nodules. The first were diagnosed back when I was in my twenties. I had half my thyroid removed then. The remaining half has grown to the point that it takes up as much space as the whole thyroid did, and then some. Still benign.

Endos see a lot of this and are pretty savvy about what is cause for concern. But I'm surprised they wouldn't want at least an ultra sound. They would then get some kind of baseline measurement to use for future reference.

Apr 11, 2009 12:10 AM gale1220 wrote:

Hi,  I just went thru something similar. I am a five year BC survivor but when I got my 6 mo. checkup my Oncologist did a chest exray which prompted a catscan of my lungs which they thought they saw spots on but turned out to be a lung which didn't completely expand but while doing this test they also saw nodules on my thyroid and had to go for an ultrasound which was followed by Biopsies a week ago and results showed one was B9 & one was suspicious so sent it off to Mayo Clinic for second opinion and just got results yesterday & it is B9 also, thank Goodness.  I was very surprised as I had no symptoms but I was told these are common & usually benign but he wanted to be sure and relieve my thoughts.  I love him as a Doctor but I don't want to go back for awhile. I think they all should be followed with an ultrasound. Good Luck to anyone dealing with this.

Gale

Apr 11, 2009 07:06 AM Crystalady wrote:

Please be vigilant with checking on these nodules.7 years after my BC they found I had a multi-nodular goitre. I had a biopsy on the largest one. It was B9. I might add that my blood tests showed that my thyroid function was in the normal range.

The next year I had another scan & wanted to do another biopsy. I said he'd have to put me out to do it. He said if he was going to put me out, he wanted to take it out as a precautionary exercise. After getting another opinion I decided to get it out and then go on Oroxine. Mt Doc said that there is definitely a link between BC & Thyroid Cancer & he has many patients with both.

Anyway, my bloods before the OP said everything was normal, BUT after he did the surgery he said"thank God we took it out. That nodule was cancer & you have 4 other sites."

Needless to say I don't trust blood tests and Last Dec I was diagnosed Stage 1V BC even though my TM's showed everything was normal.

Apr 14, 2009 09:23 AM hopefor30 wrote:

Well, now I am more frustrated than ever and worried.   I saw my new onc on Monday and he agreed that my thyroid is enlarged and recommended an ultrasound, however, he didn't want to order it -- sent me back to my PCP/endo.    Well, I called her office to have say that onc recommended it and would they schedule it and the answer I got was onc can schedule it himself and that my  PCP/endo won't schedule it until she gets something in writing!   What's with that?  Now it is just taking longer to get this settled......don't they realize how much stress I am already under worrying about this and now we have to quibble over who will order the test?

Apr 14, 2009 11:27 AM kimf wrote:

Ha Crystal, wouldn't that be a treat...a "normal" life? You are dealing with a lot more than me, so I emphathize completely with you! Ah well...it is what it is and we can only do what we can. I hope for the best always and just stay in tune with my body. I think we all rolled the crap shot but, like many, I have three little ones to be here for so I'm pushing on like everyone. Just put a call into my Onc for a persistant rib pain...cross your fingers. All my labs were normal in January, so I'm feeling good that it is nothing, but still have to have it checked out.

Hope - dang it...the PCP doesn't seem to be in your corner but I'm more concerned that the Onc wouldn't push for this to be done asap. My Onc called the Endo herself and ordered the u/s and biopsy...I'd go back to him and push for help. Good luck!

Apr 14, 2009 08:41 PM kimf wrote:

Hope, I didn't have any symptoms at all...had no idea I had breast cancer either, so I must not be very observant! Good luck with your appt!

Apr 22, 2009 02:09 AM Mazy1959 wrote:

raro,

I had an enlarged thyroid found by my breast surgeon. It ended up being a goiter and he only had to remove half of the thyroid so I dont have to take pills. Hugs, Mazy

Apr 30, 2009 08:49 AM snufflesmom wrote:

OMG I'm going through this right now.  I was dx with a goiter back in the 90's.  I had several nodules on it.  A couple of them were cold (which can be cancerous).   Well I had a couple biopsies done and they came back inconclusive.  So we just monitored it and I was put on levoxly.  Well in 05 i got the BC DX, when they did the scans to see if it spread they also noticed my thyroid nodules.  I was like I know I will deal with this after the bc.  So just yesterday I finally got the approval to have my thyroid out.  I so happy, it has been a problem for 10 years, but none of my endo docs really did anything about it till this new one I have.  I'm going back to Mass General to have this surgey.  I had all my BC treatment at Mass General and I love the care that i get there.

 Randi

Apr 30, 2009 01:21 PM snufflesmom wrote:

It took me 10 years to get to an endo that finally took me serious.  My thyroid has 3 nodules on one lobe and 4 on the other, what a mess it is.  I'm so happy to finally be getting it out.  Th doctor that sent me to the surgeon, his assistant just had hers out 4 weeks ago and she is already back to work.  She also had BC, that is how they found the nodule, when she had her scan. 

 Do you live in Boston or outside?  I live in lowell about 30 miles from boston.

HAve you ever had a FNA?  I hate them and would never have one again.  It is not so much pain as pressure and well I'm just not a fan.

May 3, 2009 10:40 PM jap wrote:

Can you give me more information on FNA?  I ned to have it done and am very worried about the level of pain.

Jo Anne

May 4, 2009 03:09 AM NYCarol wrote:

I had a FNB thyroid a few years ago.  A radiologist did the procedure.  He took about 6 samples.  First he gave me a local anesthesia, which hurt as much as when you get novicane at a dental office, and that was it.  No pain during the biopsy...just some pressure.  I kept expecting pain as he removed one needle and put another in, but it never happened.  He told me to let him know if it hurt and he would give me more novicane, but I never needed it beyond that first shot.  I had three cold nodules.  All were benign.  Wishing you the same!

Carol

May 6, 2009 08:59 AM Wintermoon623 wrote:

Geez!! I saw onc yesterday for 4 month check up...blood work was good..everything was good til she examined me and said that very dreaded..."Hmmmm." when she checked my neck.  She said she felt some "thickening" there and is sending out my bloodwork for a thyroid check.  Can radiation mess up your thyroid?  Or chemo?  I've had both.  I don't have any symptoms other than I seem to be gaining weight, which is annoying as hell...but I thought that was chemopause (and tiramisu!!).  Now I feel like I feel something in my neck, but it may just be because she said something....just like my head starts to itch whever someone says the word lice or bed bugs.

May 12, 2009 08:03 AM Crystalady wrote:

I know how you feel. Been there, done that. If it's any consolation the cure is not that bad and they all say that if you ever had to have cancer thyroid is the one to have. Also the tablets are well tolerated with few side effects.

Oh by the way, the surgery really wasn't all that bad either. I was quite surprised that my throat really didn't hurt that much afterwards. Don't tell anyone though, play it up for all it's worth. You deserve to be spoiled.

Good Luck.