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Suggest Treatment For Thyroid Nodules
I have thyroid nodules small one with calcification . had biopsy . My mom and 2 of her sisters and 1 brother had thyroid cancer. should I get a second opinion the doctor just wants to wait and see. I am very stressed about this. can it change to cancer over time?
Wed, 6 Apr 2016
Hello,
Thank you for asking on HCM!
Before giving you a proper answer regarding to your concern I would like to have some more information:
-What type of thyroid cancer does your mother have?
-What is your ultrasound result? How many nodules, with what dimensions?
-What is the result of the biopsy you did?
-Have you checked thyrocalcitonine?
After having these information it will be a pleasure to give you some more suggestions regarding to your situation.
Kind regards,
Dr.M.Guni
Thank you for asking on HCM!
Before giving you a proper answer regarding to your concern I would like to have some more information:
-What type of thyroid cancer does your mother have?
-What is your ultrasound result? How many nodules, with what dimensions?
-What is the result of the biopsy you did?
-Have you checked thyrocalcitonine?
After having these information it will be a pleasure to give you some more suggestions regarding to your situation.
Kind regards,
Dr.M.Guni
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