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Where are the top websites in the U.S. for thyroid cancer evaluation and treatment?
Male, 62 years on Synthroid for 20 + years after thyroid stopped working. Recent ultrasound shows two solid nodes (less than 2 cm, one in each lobe) and a 3rd Node “in the upper pole.” Thyroglobulin blood test abnormal. Hoarse voice. If the thyroid scan today. Internist growth was invited to 3 weeks, the ultrasound. Internist proposes to biopsy the area next diagnostic center. Earliest Date 10 October. Is this good advice, or should I try to test endocrinologists now? ‘m A 6 years uterine cancer survivors at an excellent, Regional Cancer Center, which is very little to do with thyroid cancer. What are the Centers for thyroid cancer? What do you recommend in my situation?
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about 3 months ago
I would go for the biopsy and make an appointment with an endocrinologist at the same time. An endocrinologist would almost certainly recommend a biopsy as the next step so you might as well get that done sooner than later. Endocrinologists tend to be busy (since they also deal with diabetes) so often it can take a few weeks or sometimes even months to get an appointment.
I’m sure you’re panicking but try to remember it’s very unlikely you have thyroid cancer. Nodules are very common and 95% of the time they are not cancer.
I was one of the unlucky 5% that ended up with thyroid cancer (at age 33), but 1.5 years later I seem to be just fine. I live in Boston and my surgeon specializes in endocrine surgery, that’s the most important thing to look for. I included a link below that includes helpful info on how to find the best doctor (scroll to the bottom of the page).
about 3 months ago
I had tumors on my thyroid and had it removed when I was seven years old. I would definitely talk to an endocrinologist, if I were you. No matter whether the advice you were given was good or not, the endocrinologist will know what is best for you. Baylor in Dallas is an excellent hospital. They’ve done all of my thyroid related surgeries.
about 3 months ago
I have a great article on Cancer Breakthroughs. Email me your email address so I can attach the article and send it to you. It is excellent!!!