Test Results

I got the call on Wednesday. Took a few days to really process.

According to the doctor I have follicular neoplasm which doesn't confirm or deny cancer. Its an inconclusive result. Its not that they didn't get enough of the cells from the biospy, its that they are unable to determine one way or the other because of the abundance of cells....there are too many to see if its cancer or not. The only way to determine is to either have a partial lobectomy or remove the entire thyroid. The doc said that even if it is cancer I have a very high survival rate (over 95%) because of my age and other factors.

I asked her what the likely hood is if I only remove part of it would it appear on the other side, she said she wasn't sure but with my Hasimoto's she would recommend entire removal but that's something I should consult with the surgeon on. She is sending all my tests and notes as well as the slides from the biopsy to the surgeon.

I'm a calmer than I was when I first heard the news and I credit that to the internet and the search results from follicular neoplasm. I'm still scared about the surgery, but I have the best family and friends to support me and was referred to a great doctor at John's Hopkins.