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Possibility of Thyroid Cancer?

My wife had an ultrasound about a month ago and (2) nodules were found on her Thyroid, (1) on each side. She followed-up with an Endo Doc today and Doctor did another ultrasound and said she also saw some calcification's around the nodules as well. My wife is a nurse and knows too much for her own good and is now freaking out, as she has a needle biopsy scheduled for December 5th.

I have tried to explain to her that we will find out and take care of it regardless of what it is. Any words of encouragement or clinical information about Thyroid Cancer that could help ease her mind??

Patient Info: 28 Year Old White Female, No Family History, No Radiation Exposure, Only Medical Problems prior to Ultrasound is PCOS (Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome)

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Well, I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer last year (21 y/o), so I have asked many questions to all of my doctors (including an Endocrinologist) and here is what I have picked up. Nodules are extremely common in women, 50% of women over 50 have at least one. A single nodule (I had only one) is more suspicious for cancer than multiple nodules. 95% of thyroid nodules are benign, so her chance of having cancer is very small. I know there is an increased chance of someone with PCOS developing thyroiditis (autoimmune disease), and those people have a greater chance of getting nodules. Good luck with everything! I hope everything turns out fine!

    Source(s): Thyroid cancer patient http://www.thyca.org/
  • Panda
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    best website for info is thyroid.about.com

    yahoo has thyroid support networks

    http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyroid_Suppo...

    most states have their individual groups associated with the USA group too

    in the unlikely case one of these nodules is cancerous it is typically very very treatable.

    I had my own scare a few years ago. the biopsies were negative. I ended up with a hemmithyroidectomy(only one lobe removed) anyway because my nodules were rather big. The surgery was a breeze to recover from. I didn't have cancer and I feel fine now. I personally know a handful of thyroid cancer survivors and they all are doing great.

    only about 5% of thyroid nodules are cancerous and your wife doesn't fall into the majority criteria either.

    I know how scary this is but just try to relax and be a support to your wife.

    Source(s): 29year old female with thyroid nodule history, been in the exact same situation
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    5 years ago

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    AS far as the actual chance of it being cancer, that I am not sure.

    But I can tell you this.. Thyroid is an extremely curable cancer. Over 95% in most cases.

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