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Just today I learned that I have a growing nodule on the place where half of my thyroid was removed due to adenoma 10 years ago. The nodule is hypoechoic and is about 1x1x1 cm. My grandpa had thyroid cancer in 1969, so it must be hereditary. He says he still has my histology report from my surgery 10 years ago, it said the adenoma was benign (to say benign adenoma is redundant) news like this are a great appetite suppressant... i > Just today I learned that I have a growing nodule on the place where > half of my thyroid was removed due to adenoma 10 years ago. The nodule [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > i I'm so sorry to hear it! I apologize, but I'm not really familiar with thyroid problems. What's the next step for you? Do you have to get it removed and biopsied?  SignaturePL (320/309/170) (First mini-goal: 299) >> Just today I learned that I have a growing nodule on the place where >> half of my thyroid was removed due to adenoma 10 years ago. The nodule [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > thyroid problems. What's the next step for you? Do you have to get it > removed and biopsied? The next step is to do a CT scan and also "thyroid scan" (in the order, I interpret it as a radioactive scan to see if the nodule absorbs iodine). As for biopsy, it seems that it is called for, but it has not yet been ordered. I think that, for me, the next step is to get a good relevant doctor, do the scans, and probably ask for the needle biopsy, given that the nodule is growing and given my past history. We'll see about removal. i > The next step is to do a CT scan and also "thyroid scan" (in the > order, I interpret it as a radioactive scan to see if the nodule [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > We'll see about removal. Well, you'll be in my thoughts and I hope everything goes well. SignaturePL (320/309/170) (First mini-goal: 299) > I think that, for me, the next step is to get a good relevant doctor, > do the scans, and probably ask for the needle biopsy, given that the > nodule is growing and given my past history. Sorry to hear you have to go through that Ig. Good luck. Signaturejamie (jamiemck@newsguy.com) "There's a seeker born every minute." >> I think that, for me, the next step is to get a good relevant doctor, >> do the scans, and probably ask for the needle biopsy, given that the >> nodule is growing and given my past history. > > Sorry to hear you have to go through that Ig. > Good luck. thank you. i In alt.support.diet.low-carb jamie <jamie@spam-me-silly.net> wrote: > > I think that, for me, the next step is to get a good relevant doctor, > > do the scans, and probably ask for the needle biopsy, given that the > > nodule is growing and given my past history. Our prayers are with you. Dan 325/211/180 Atkins since 1/1/02 (yeah, it was a New Year's Resolution) Besetting sins: good beer, German bread, and Krispy Kremes >> Just today I learned that I have a growing nodule on the place where >> half of my thyroid was removed due to adenoma 10 years ago. The nodule [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >> >> news like this are a great appetite suppressant... I am so sorry, Ig. I had a cancer scare myself early this year. I will pray for you, but of course my credit with heaven is never too good.... SignatureJane Lumley >>> Just today I learned that I have a growing nodule on the place where >>> half of my thyroid was removed due to adenoma 10 years ago. The nodule [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > I am so sorry, Ig. I had a cancer scare myself early this year. I will > pray for you, but of course my credit with heaven is never too good.... Thank you Jane... i >>> Just today I learned that I have a growing nodule on the place where >>> half of my thyroid was removed due to adenoma 10 years ago. The nodule [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >>> >>> news like this are a great appetite suppressant... Sorry about this news Ig. I hope it's soon resolved for you. Being you, I'm sure you'll be doing lots of research around the issues. janice >>>> Just today I learned that I have a growing nodule on the place where >>>> half of my thyroid was removed due to adenoma 10 years ago. The nodule [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > janice Thank you Janice. I am doing some research, but there is not a whole lot to read at this point. i I don't see anything about how you have done with your BAD NEWS? I often think of this and I wonder how you are. PLUS I pray for you , i :) glo > I don't see anything about how you have done with your BAD NEWS? I often > think of this and I wonder how you are. PLUS I pray for you , i :) I am going to a radiactove iodine "uptake and test scan" tomorrow, and have a CT scan on Tuesday... We'll see how it goes... Most nodules are not maignant, but, the thing is, this nodule is growing where the thyroid is not anymore... That's disconcerting. Likely I will have to have a surgery. Thank you Gloria. i Goodluck for the tests Michelle : Ozzie in Switzerland 69.8/60.5/61kg >> I don't see anything about how you have done with your BAD NEWS? I often >> think of this and I wonder how you are. PLUS I pray for you , i :) [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > >i Please keep us informed :) I HOPE it turns out to be ok ! I'm crossing my fingers, eyes, and toes :) for you , i Today you must me finding out some of this. glo > Please keep us informed :) I HOPE it turns out to be ok ! I'm crossing > my fingers, eyes, and toes :) for you , i > Today you must me finding out some of this. Well, the nodule seems to be cold, which is not that great, but not definitive... I will have a CT scan tomorrow, and then, I think, will need to see a good specialist. It is not a completely run of the mill situation. i still keeping my fingers crossed for you. Michelle : Ozzie in Switzerland 69.8/60.5/61kg >> Please keep us informed :) I HOPE it turns out to be ok ! I'm crossing >> my fingers, eyes, and toes :) for you , i [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > >i > still keeping my fingers crossed for you. Thanks. Looks like your weight is where you want it to be, congratulations! i > Michelle : Ozzie in Switzerland > 69.8/60.5/61kg [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] >> >>i I am so sorry to hear this! My prayers are with you. Do keep us posted. Signature~Carol Ann www.lowcarblosers.com ~ Home of the FREE Monthly Weightloss Challenge http://tinyurl.com/33uk7 <---Recent Pictures of Morgan born 3.24.04 > Just today I learned that I have a growing nodule on the place where > half of my thyroid was removed due to adenoma 10 years ago. The nodule [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > i > I am so sorry to hear this! My prayers are with you. Do keep us posted. Thank you Carol Ann! i Hello Ig, <Piggybacking on Carol Ann - Ig's original hasn't shown up> > > Just today I learned that I have a growing nodule on the place > > where half of my thyroid was removed due to adenoma 10 years ago. [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > > > i I'm sorry you get to ride the Cancer Scare Coaster. In another reply post you mentioned a needle biopsy. It's good for you to keep thinking ahead to what's next. My most fervent hope is that it is once again benign. In the meantime hold onto your wife and son. Take care, Carmen > Hello Ig, ><Piggybacking on Carol Ann - Ig's original hasn't shown up> [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > My most fervent hope is that it is once again benign. > In the meantime hold onto your wife and son. Thank you. i I believe these growths go slowly. Good luck to you. Jackie <ignoramus29728@NOSPAM.29728.invalid> wrote in message > news:cg3r5s$umq$4@pita.alt.net... > > Just today I learned that I have a growing nodule on the place where [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > > > i Ignoramus29728 wrote in alt.support.diet on Fri, 20 Aug 2004: >Just today I learned that I have a growing nodule on the place where >half of my thyroid was removed due to adenoma 10 years ago. The nodule [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > >news like this are a great appetite suppressant... OH dear, I'm so sorry. <<<Hugs>>> SignatureAnnabel - "Mrs Redboots" 90/88/80kg > Ignoramus29728 wrote in alt.support.diet on Fri, 20 Aug 2004: > [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > OH dear, I'm so sorry. <<<Hugs>>> Thank you Annabel. Hopefully it is nothing, only 15% of such nodules are cancerous. i Ignoramus9298 wrote in alt.support.diet on Fri, 20 Aug 2004: >> OH dear, I'm so sorry. <<<Hugs>>> > >Thank you Annabel. Hopefully it is nothing, only 15% of such nodules >are cancerous. I'm sure it will be - and I'm equally sure that this is scant comfort to you right now. Let's hope they can do a biopsy very soon and rule out anything horrible. SignatureAnnabel - "Mrs Redboots" 90/88/80kg > Hopefully it is nothing, only 15% of such nodules > are cancerous. This is *exactly* the thought I'd hold onto, Ig. Be positive - it can only help. SignatureWalking (but mostly biking!) on . . . Laurie in Maine 207/110 60 inches of attitude! Start: 2/02 Maintained since 2/03 > Just today I learned that I have a growing nodule on the place where > half of my thyroid was removed due to adenoma 10 years ago. The nodule [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > i Good luck Ig. Hopefully you'll get better news soon. >> Just today I learned that I have a growing nodule on the place where >> half of my thyroid was removed due to adenoma 10 years ago. The nodule [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > Good luck Ig. Hopefully you'll get better news soon. thank you Rob... i Oh i I'm adding you to my prayer-list. You are one of my favorite people on ASD. so please stay well and stay close to us in ASD! ((HUGS)) glo > Oh i I'm adding you to my prayer-list. > You are one of my favorite people on ASD. so please stay well and stay > close to us in ASD! Thanks Gloria, may I hug you in return, you are so humble with the amazing change that you had in yourself with your own weight loss. i Sorry to hear that Ig. Tom > Just today I learned that I have a growing nodule on the place where > half of my thyroid was removed due to adenoma 10 years ago. The nodule [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > i >Just today I learned that I have a growing nodule on the place where >half of my thyroid was removed due to adenoma 10 years ago. The nodule [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > >news like this are a great appetite suppressant... I'm so sorry, Ig. I hope this is resolved quickly and safely. You'll be in my prayers. Chris >>Just today I learned that I have a growing nodule on the place where >>half of my thyroid was removed due to adenoma 10 years ago. The nodule [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > Chris thank you Chris. I appreciate the kind words! i > Just today I learned that I have a growing nodule on the place where > half of my thyroid was removed due to adenoma 10 years ago. The nodule [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > i Sure is. Do your research, hang tough, and keep in touch. >> Just today I learned that I have a growing nodule on the place where >> half of my thyroid was removed due to adenoma 10 years ago. The nodule [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > Sure is. Do your research, hang tough, and keep in touch. Thanks Patricia. Good luck to you also. i > Just today I learned that I have a growing nodule on the place where > half of my thyroid was removed due to adenoma 10 years ago. The nodule [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > i Sorry to hear that. ~~~~~~~~~~sending positive, healthy vibes~~~~~~~~~~~ Teri >> Just today I learned that I have a growing nodule on the place where >> half of my thyroid was removed due to adenoma 10 years ago. The nodule [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > Sorry to hear that. ~~~~~~~~~~sending positive, healthy vibes~~~~~~~~~~~ > Teri thank you Teri! i Ig, Sorry to hear of your bad news. The only good thing I can think of is that the worst possibility, thyroid cancer, is quite curable. Hope it doesn't come to that, but at least it isn't your pancreas. -- Jenny - Low Carbing for 4 years. Below goal for weight. Type 2 diabetes, hba1c 5.7 . Cut the carbs to respond to my email address! Jenny's new site: What they Don't Tell You About Diabetes http://www.geocities.com/lottadata4u/ Jenny's Low Carb Diet Facts & Figures http://www.geocities.com/jenny_the_bean/ Looking for help controlling your blood sugar? Visit http://www.alt-support-diabetes.org/Newly%20Diagnosed.htm > Just today I learned that I have a growing nodule on the place where > half of my thyroid was removed due to adenoma 10 years ago. The nodule [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > i > Ig, > > Sorry to hear of your bad news. The only good thing I can think of is that > the worst possibility, thyroid cancer, is quite curable. Hope it doesn't > come to that, but at least it isn't your pancreas. Yep, that's a consolation. My Cat scan is scheduled for next Friday. Thank you. i Jenny cross & top-posted: > Sorry to hear of your bad news. The only good thing I can think of is that > the worst possibility, thyroid cancer, is quite curable. Hope it doesn't > come to that, but at least it isn't your pancreas. That's what I'm thinking. It's just one of those adventures of having a body. He'll live. Lucky he has health insurance. >>The nodule is hypoechoic and is about 1x1x1 cm. What does hypoechoic mean? That it's hollow? Dally > Jenny cross & top-posted: > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > That's what I'm thinking. It's just one of those adventures of having a > body. He'll live. Lucky he has health insurance. That's the most likely outcome. >>>The nodule is hypoechoic and is about 1x1x1 cm. > > What does hypoechoic mean? That it's hollow? That it does not reflect sound waves from the ultrasound scanner. My readings seem to suggest that hypoechoic means that it does not collagen inside. i > Just today I learned that I have a growing nodule on the place where > half of my thyroid was removed due to adenoma 10 years ago. The nodule [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > i Sorry about the bad news, Ig. Hopefully it's nothing serious. Beverly >> Just today I learned that I have a growing nodule on the place where >> half of my thyroid was removed due to adenoma 10 years ago. The nodule [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > Beverly Thank you. i >> Just today I learned that I have a growing nodule on the place where >> half of my thyroid was removed due to adenoma 10 years ago. The nodule [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > Beverly Damn! I'm sorry to hear that. I wish you well. SignatureBob M remove ".x" to reply > Just today I learned that I have a growing nodule on the place where > half of my thyroid was removed due to adenoma 10 years ago. The nodule > is hypoechoic and is about 1x1x1 cm. That totally sucks!! I guess you're facing another surgery for this? Signature-- Boemsi 207 - 193 - 180 >> Just today I learned that I have a growing nodule on the place where >> half of my thyroid was removed due to adenoma 10 years ago. The nodule >> is hypoechoic and is about 1x1x1 cm. > > That totally sucks!! I guess you're facing another surgery for this? I don't know yet. I guess that if it grows 2x every year, and is behind the carotid artery, I do not have much of a choice. That's just a guess on my part. i > Just today I learned that I have a growing nodule on the place where > half of my thyroid was removed due to adenoma 10 years ago. The nodule [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > i Ig, I'm very sorry to hear this news, you will be in my thoughts. Take care of#1 Susan 280/188/140 >> Just today I learned that I have a growing nodule on the place where >> half of my thyroid was removed due to adenoma 10 years ago. The nodule [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > Susan > 280/188/140 thank you Susan... I hope that your son is doing well also... i Sorry to hear about your setback, Ig. You are in my prayers. Keep us posted. -- Linda 296/206/160 LC since Oct. 13, 2003 http://home.att.net/~lewis_linda/index.html > Just today I learned that I have a growing nodule on the place where > half of my thyroid was removed due to adenoma 10 years ago. The nodule [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > i Ig my thoughts are with you. I have been through a nodule removal to have to have repeated surgury 4 days later for a melignant thyroid cancer. I then had teh radioactive iodine therapy. Currently waiting for my next lot of testing in september. I know what it is like. Be strong, continue to feed your body correctly so it is in the best possible condition to fight. I think that I was at my fittest and healthiest in about 5 years helped me through a very tough time. Take care and let us know how you get on, ((((((((((((((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))))))))))))))))) Michelle : Ozzie in Switzerland 69.8/60.5/61kg >Just today I learned that I have a growing nodule on the place where >half of my thyroid was removed due to adenoma 10 years ago. The nodule [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > >i > Ig my thoughts are with you. I have been through a nodule removal to > have to have repeated surgury 4 days later for a melignant thyroid [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > healthiest in about 5 years helped me through a very tough time. > Take care and let us know how you get on, Thank you Michelle. I was sympathizing with you when you had your surgery, so much, partly for a reason that I had one of my own 11 years ago and suspected that one day, another one might come. Little did I know that it came so soon (possibly, as we do not know yet what is the histology or etiology). I appreciate your good wishes, and will keep trying to stay in the best shape. Even malignancy, as you know, is very likely to end up well with a good long term outcome. My grandfather had stage 3 thyroid cancer 35 years ago, and I am going to visit him in 2 weeks. i > Just today I learned that I have a growing nodule on the place where > half of my thyroid was removed due to adenoma 10 years ago. The nodule > is hypoechoic and is about 1x1x1 cm. I got similar news Friday when a CT scan for a different purpose turned up a nodule on the thyroid. One of my friends suggested www.endocrineweb.com. If you haven't checked there yet, give it a try. It had more information than anyplace else I've looked so far, and most of the news was good. I was pleased to see that the usual diagnostic procedure, fine needle aspiration, is said to be painless. The same friend pointed out that sudden weight loss can be a symptom of some thyroid lesions and asked if that was how I'd lost weight recently. No way. I worked hard for those 28 lbs. and it hasn't been sudden. I'm not sharing credit with some nodule. Best wishes, Paul > I got similar news Friday when a CT scan for a different purpose turned up > a nodule on the thyroid. One of my friends suggested www.endocrineweb.com. > If you haven't checked there yet, give it a try. Thanks for that website. I have endocrinological issues (parathyroid and adrenal) and it seems to have a lot of good stuff. Jenn >> Just today I learned that I have a growing nodule on the place where >> half of my thyroid was removed due to adenoma 10 years ago. The nodule [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > > Paul Good luck to you Paul, I am sure that you will be fone. endocrineweb is a great resource. i |
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