Patient Stories
Thyroidectomy
I had some nominal pain in the throat from the insertion of the tube for the anesthesia, and pain in my neck from my head being held in an uncomfortable position for approximately 3 hours during the surgery. Read More
Thyroidectomy
I had hurt myself weightlifting, and when the orthopedist took an X-ray of my shoulder, he saw some lumps on my thyroid gland. Read More
Thyroidectomy
Going into surgery, I had two options: they would remove entire thyroid, or they would remove the right lobe and we would watch the left side with the possibility of a second surgery. Read More
Thyroidectomy
Severe laryngitis led to a scan of my neck, revealing a nodule on one side of my thyroid gland. A subsequent scan revealed two suspicious nodules and a needle biopsy – uncomfortable not painful – gave strong indication of thyroid cancer. Read More
Thyroid Biopsy
The specialist saw and felt and an unusual condition in the front of my neck and gave me an ultrasound of the thyroid, which showed a nodule on the left side of my thyroid. He then advised that we do a thyroid nodule biopsy. Read More
Thyroid Biopsy
During the exam the doctor felt a lump on my throat. He immediately did a needle biopsy, numbing the area before doing the biopsy. Read More
Thyroid Cancer Radiation Therapy
I went to the doctor’s office, swallowed a radiation-laced pill, and drove home. The pill didn’t take effect with its radiation for an hour or two. Read More
Thyroid Cancer Full Body Scan
I came as an outpatient to the hospital and took seven diagnostic radioactive pills. There were no side effects, and I felt fine. The next day I had a full body scan. Read More
Thyroid Cancer Radiation Therapy
The following day I ingested the radiation pill. Because the scan did not pick up any cancer cells the dosage was less than if cancer cells were found. Read More
Thyroidectomy
I was diagnosed with multifocal thyroid cancer (papillary carcinoma). After identifying the cancer by a fine needle aspiration, I was told I would need my entire thyroid gland removed. Read More
Thyroidectomy
I had a large lump on the left side of my thyroid. On the day of surgery, I went to the hospital desk and registered, and was taken back to the preop area. Read More
In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
I had difficulty conceiving, and the less invasive fertility treatments (Clomid, IUI) were unsuccessful. I then tried IVF. Read More
Thyroidectomy
I went to the doctor for trouble with sinuses/allergies and during the exam, which included a neck palpation, the doctor felt a nodule in my thyroid gland. A biopsy revealed Hurthle cells and the doctor recommended a thyroidectomy. Read More
Thyroid Biopsy
My doctor recommended a needle biopsy for my thyroid gland to check a suspicious area. He explained that the biopsy would help differentiate cancer from a benign mass. Read More
Thyroidectomy
I had hyperthyroidism connected to a tumor and nodule on my thyroid. The doctor recommended removing the mass. Read More
Thyroidectomy
I ended up having a partial thyroidectomy. I had developed a cough that never seemed to resolve itself. An ultrasound showed seven nodules in one thyroid lobe as well as a cyst and a couple of nodules in the other lobe. Read More
Thyroid Biopsy
I had nodules on my thyroid that needed to be biopsied via fine needle aspiration. Read More
Parathyroidectomy
I am writing this on behalf of my father, who is 86 years old and has Alzheimer's. An ultrasound revealed a benign tumor on the parathyroid that for many years had caused elevated levels of calcium in the blood. Read More
Thyroid Biopsy
My primary care physician found a nodule on my thyroid during a routine visit. He recommended a thyroid biopsy. Read More
Thyroidectomy
I had a thyroid nodule that was giving me discomfort and was not responding to medicine. Read More
Thyroidectomy
I had ongoing issues with hemorrhagic cysts on my thyroid gland that had been drained multiple times, but came back faster and larger after each draining. Eventually their presence began to affect my ability to swallow without discomfort, and made it difficult at times to catch my breath. In addition, the constant pressure on my throat began to induce some nausea, so it was time to get it taken care of. Read More
Thyroidectomy
My primary care physician (PCP) felt something in my throat during an exam and had me get an ultrasound. A large nodule was found. A needle biopsy was done and was inconclusive. There is a family history of cancer, including thyroid cancer. I was referred to an ENT surgeon. He recommended removing half of it to test it. Read More
Parathyroidectomy
Large nodules were discovered in my neck. A biopsy was inclusive and surgery was recommended to remove half of my thyroid. Read More
