ultrasound, nodules, possible adenoma, looking at TT, questions!

June 23, 2012

i posted this on TT FB Group page, but not here. After having Hypothyroidism

all my life with all its symptoms (and I am 69), I finally got an ultrasound of

thyroid.

Report says 4 nodules, one possible large one an adenoma (which can turn

cancerous). Not wanting a biopsy every six months that might not catch cancer

anyway on " cancer watch " the rest of my life, I was going to have a Total

Thyroidectomy after calming down a few days, and reading recommendations from 2

people with extreme knowledge I trust.

Then I see Integrative doc who says, He wouldn't do it, it's a " nodular thyroid

goiter " that PCP can't even feel, and " most adenomas don't turn into cancer

(adeno-carcinoma), and if they mess up your parathyroids, you will have trouble

w/calcium the rest of your life " -- whatever that means).

" MOST? " I've already had 5 epithethial cell cancer surgeries (skin cells

lining a body cavity - (uterus, vagina x 3 kept coming back, lung + skin), plus

have fibrocystic breasts, had ovarian cysts b4 hystero, not a good track record

on epithelial stuff, which is what thyroid cancer is too.

I haven't talked to PCP yet, that's Monday, will report back. Then I find out

usually TT is followed by RAI depending on path report and surgeon's

opinion...when I was going to have it out anyway. I must convince PCP first, if

he agrees with Integrative doc, tho, he's the " gatekeeper " . I was going to fly

to Dallas and use DD's thyroid surgeon, the majority of her practice, small

hands really get in to be careful of parathyroids and vocal cords, small scar,

ratings above average to excellent, no sanctions, no lawsuits, no reprimands by

Tx Bd.

Need to know more about RAI, was going to overrule, but nicely, Integrative doc

and have TT anyway -- better safe than sorry!. But what will RAI do to my

body? I need input from you guys, you are always so helpful. Thanks!

Vicki K

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