Thyroid Cyst - Really Need Advice Please Posted: 05-11-07 07:06am
I have a cyst on my thyroid which has a
solid component too. I have had a FNA and
have been told that the lump is not
cancerous but I know no more about it
other than that I am due to have it
removed in 4 weeks time. I am so confused
as to whether I actually need the surgery.
One registrar advised me that if I left
the lump there it would be fine but that I
would have it checked every 6 months (why
check it if it would be fine?) and the
other said that it was best to have it
removed to prevent it becoming nasty in
the future and to double check that it was
not cancerous. I just don't know what to
do for the best. If I don't have it out
it will be monitored, but then there is
(possibly, depending on which doc I speak
to) a risk that it might turn nasty, but
if I have it out I might be having surgery
resulting in a visible scar for no reason.
Does anyone have any experience of
thyroid cysts and lumps and what did you
do? HELP PLEASE!!!!!!!! Any help or
advice very greatfully received!!!!!
