Ever had a diagnosis like this by your endocrinologist?

Question

I may have surgery soon and appreciate your feedback.

For purposes of this discussion, follicular lesions of the thyroid are defined as follicular carcinomas, follicular adenomas, and nodules of goiters.
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/406832

Answer 1

It isn't clear what your endocrinologist diagnosed from your question. I have had two cases of follicular adenomas--both were cold nodules (which suggest malignancy), but neither was cancerous. My thyroid testing was all within normal limits, and the only clinical symptom was goiter-like enlargement of the gland and coughing when lying in bed.
The surgery was simple (I do not form keloids--ask your doctor about this).
The first time they performed a nodulectomy, while the second time (over ten years later) they removed the entire lobe.
Now I take low dose synthroid every day to "sedate" my thyroid in hopes it won't do this again.

Answer 2

Julie, I will also be praying for the doctors and other medical staff who are working on your situation. God is in control! I pray His great and mighty peace is with you.

Mark =)