Yeah. It's gone and gotten itself a nodule. I've had several tests done, including my latest which was a neck ultrasound. This ultrasound showed that there might be calcification inside that might be cancer. Although the results were amended to say that the radiologist thinks it's something else that I can't remember the name of. Now, in most cases, this sort of a thing is not cancer. So I had the choice to not get a biopsy, but I decided to get one anyways, just to put my mind at ease. And my mind is anything but at ease right now. Right now, and until I get the results of that biopsy, I will be a bundle of nerves. I guess just the fact that I didn't even have to get a biopsy is a good sign, because if they really thought it could be cancer, they would have made me get one. I'm the one making myself get one just so I can stop freaking out. Or...you know...get treatment more quickly if, God Forbid, it comes to that. I really hope they can schedule the biopsy quickly. Although I'm freaked out enough about that too, the biopsy itself, which will probably involve cutting and/or a large needle, neither of which I am fond of in the slightest. I just...I don't want cancer, you guys. I already have enough problems...anxiety, depression, misophonia, misokinesia, ocd...I can't handle anything else, especially this. hides under desk

[edit] Talked to the scheduler today for the biopsy. Boy, what a run-around. I started calls to them at about 10:30 this morning, just after I made the original post. At first, they scheduled me on February 28th, over a month away. Immediate panic attack. So I messaged my doctor on the hospital website and the scheduler called me back and is working on an earlier appointment. So far they've got me at February 14th at 9:30 in the morning and they're going to call me if they get anything earlier. I guess when you mention anxiety, they move their butts, lol.

Thyroid problems are minor, love, really. If they've caught it quick enough, it's really easily treated and the absolute worst that'll happen is you wind up on synthyroid. I've been on it since I was 16 and thyroid problems run in my family, uncle had a portion of his thyroid removed for the very same thing you have and he hasn't had issue since, Dad has some (undiagnosed but kind of obvious) and my grandmother had them.

Take a breath, calm down, I know it's hard especially when someone's telling you to calm down but trust me. They wouldn't be waiting if it looked like cancer and you can tell with those things.

Do you really think so? I really hope it's nothing. My family and I are not rich and even though I have insurance right now through the state, that's no promise with this president. The doctor said the radiologist wasn't quite sure on the results though, if it looked cancerous or not, which is why the biopsy. But she did say that I didn't have to have a biopsy, so...I guess that's good. Thanks for your post.

I have 2 'big' nodules on my thyroid + enterogenous tissue. I'm basically a working-human Hashiomoto autoimmune disease and this person basically scared the crap out of you for no reason at all. Don't jump to conclusion. You could have also taken the specific bloodtest and it would have been about the same. I hate alarmist doctors. Some people have nodules on their thyroid and will never know about it. @ Lisa [Edit] Also, I can understand why you're scared. I didn't mean to sound cold at all. Take a deep breath, really. Don't get yourself sick over this.

She was all nervous-looking when she was talking to me too. I mean, she's always nervous-looking, somewhat, but...I wish she could have at least faked calm. I mean, I already have an anxiety problem, I don't need more things to freak out about. I'm barely holding it together as it is, with all the problems in the world. sigh Thanks for posting.

I know you're upset and nervous about it, love, I'm not trying to diminish that. I'm just trying to convey from my experience that it really isn't that bad, sure, it's nerve wracking to get the initial diagnosis but after that, most of it can simply be corrected with synthyroid.

I know you're not trying to diminish it. I'm just not good with words sometimes. My doctor said that if the biopsy comes back negative, I can treat it by taking a single dose of radioactive iodine. Just like taking a shot, lol. If that didn't work, then the next step would be synthyroid, which would be okay too, just another pill to add to the cocktail. The only thing that scares me is that other possible diagnosis, as rare as it may be. I do appreciate you taking the time to talk with (type at?) me.

Neither am I, lol. I've never had experience with the iodine so I won't even start there. I will warn you that some people can and will feel the difference between a generic synthyroid and the brand name and there's no way to tell until you try the opposite one. And I hardly blame you about the other possible diagnosis but try and take some comfort in its rarity.

... Let me know how it goes, please?

I'm wondering why they want to 'cure it'. Has it affected you in any way? Doctors (endocrinologist) will often perform various blood tests to see if the thyroid is affecting the organism (your body) directly through the blood stream. Treating a not-sick thyroid is simply making you taking medication for no reason at all and can lead to heart failure/palpitation etc. I'd wait to hear from them and even seek a 2nd doctor because this isn't a 'fun pill to take'.

As a personal expercience, I have active anti-bodies directly through my blood stream. I've been confirmed Hashimoto disease for years but since 'it hasn't affected me enough yet', I'm refused medication when I could need it. Don't let them scare you and ask questions. Even if you believe you're annoying them, ask them. Don't play with your health just because they feed you pills. (all I'm saying is according to a non-cancer diagnosis) But take comfort in the fact that more and more people have this diagnosis and survive it. I do wish you have nothing tho!

I guess when you mention anxiety, they move their butts, lol.

I don't know exactely your health system, but it is mostly good to mention things like this to your doctor, even if this isn't his special subject. They often try to make appointments and treatments more comfortable for your special case.[/p]

And with the new appointment you will get a special valtentins day date ;-). I hope for you that all things are ok. If your doctor doesn't think that a biospy is obligate, like you said, than even he isn't thinking that it is cancer, and this is a very good reason to be a little bit calmer about this. Doctors are often more worried than they have to, so they are a good indicator how serious something is.[/p]

I hope for you that the biopsy won't very unpleasant for you and that they get the results very quick.[/p]

I will definitely let you know what happens. Your posts have been very helpful.

They want to 'cure' it because it has a big nodule on it and it's making the rest of the gland basically not function. It could be the cause of a whole host of other issues I have.

Thanks. Definitely not the Valentines' date I would have chosen, lol.