Thyroid biopsy results

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hello everyone I am new here and don't know if I am writing on the right thing but we shall see

I need some help and advice I am so frustrated with the world today

I had a ultrasound on my thyroid on the 16th May, I ended up having 2 biopsy done one on either side as I had 2 nodules that looked suspicious and were under the criteria to be tested. fast forward to this morning I had my results after an agonising 3 week wait. Both nodules are a U4 one is "normal" the other was inconclusive. all I ave been told buy doctor is one is 12mm the other is 16mm both are u4 one is thy1 and the other is thy2. I have to have a biopsy done again as the one that was inconclusive is of the biggest concern annoyingly. however I am concerned as I have been told they will biopsy them both again (WHY?? why are both being biopsied again when one was normal this doesn't make sense to me?)

I have asked the likelihood that it is cancer and he wasn't willing to give me this information which is understandable but I have waited since the 16th may to find out and now I have to begin my 5 week minimum wait all over again. the doctor has clearly said its not the end of the world as even if it is cancer its easily treated and not the worst I could have which I appreciate but I am 27 I get married in 6 weeks and I have this hanging over me again!

does anyone have any experience in this? does anyone know how likely it is that I may have cancer? can anyone explain anything to me. I feel like I have googled everything I possibly could with no answers and still non the wiser. do I just push this to one side not be bothered about it and carry on with life enjoy my wedding and take whatever happens as it happens? I am just so frustrated and angry at the world, what if I have another biopsy and it comes back inconclusive again, do I just tell them to biopsy the side which was inconclusive or do I let them biopsy both. the waiting game is the worst, I can deal with whatever happens if I know what I'm dealing with. I'm just so tired so fed up and I don't know where to go or what to do for the best.

sorry for the rant and thank you for any advice and support xxx

barbaral over 2 years ago

Here's the bad news. FNA biopsies are often inconclusive and the second most common (but very fixable) thyroid cancer type can't be conclusively identified by biopsy. So...... chances are you might get inconclusive results again.

The lumps are diddy and will grow - if they grow - very slowly so try not to get overly stressed. That said, if I knew I was going to have to wait 5 weeks and was getting married in 6 weeks, I would think very seriously about asking them to leave it until you get back from your wedding and honeymoon. The needle aspirations CAN cause bruising and discomfort and you won't want to mess up your wedding photos by looking like you got strangled.

It's just an opinion. IF the docs recommend to do it, listen to them but maybe check you can get makeup to cover up any bruises.

Best wishes

Barbara

“Scars are tattoos with better stories.” – Anonymous

Sophie. over 2 years ago in reply to barbaral

Thank you so much, I thought all thyroid cancer can be found via biopsy so seems you learn something new and Google doesn't know it all lol!

My biopsy will be in 2 weeks maximum but from start to getting my results will be a minimum of 5 weeks, my last one bruised slightly and was painful after I just hope a second one doesn't hurt worse!

I wonder what they may do if it comes back inconclusive for the second time surely I won't just keep having biopsies with no answers.

Stressed at the world today so thank you for your response xx

barbaral over 2 years ago in reply to Sophie.

Thy1 is 'insufficient sample' so it's possible that next time around they'll get enough cells to analyse it properly.

Insufficient is not the same as inconclusive - oh no! Nothing's ever that simple with thyroid lumps.

Insufficient means they didn't get enough goop out to make a decision.

Inconclusive means they got enough but they couldn't tell what it was.

Isn't the world of Medical English a wonderful place?

So, your Thy2 already means that side's OK but the Thy1 is the one they need to have another go at.

I hope that makes sense.

So glad you've not got to wait until a few days before the wedding to get your needle.

Best wishes

Barbara

“Scars are tattoos with better stories.” – Anonymous

Sophie. over 2 years ago in reply to barbaral

Thank you! Medical English confuses me lol! Although the thy2 which means it's okay but they're still redoing thst one too. It's all so confusing too much for my brain to handle in one day lol

barbaral over 2 years ago in reply to Sophie.

Well....... whilst they're there, they may as well give it another poke.

Best wishes

Barbara

“Scars are tattoos with better stories.” – Anonymous

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