8 min
When is a Thyroid Biopsy Necessary? Save My Thyroid
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- Alternative Health
When considering getting a biopsy, the main concern is that a thyroid nodule could be cancerous. But while many people have thyroid nodules, most are benign.
So, how can you assess whether a thyroid biopsy is necessary? As with any other surgical procedure, the decision comes down to weighing risks versus benefits.
Today I’m sharing my opinion on when a thyroid nodule biopsy is necessary, as well as some interesting research on factors to consider when making your assessment.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
The four types of thyroid cancerFine needle aspiration vs. core needle biopsyThyroid nodule characteristics that signal a biopsy should be performedConsiderations for family history of thyroid cancerWhy follow-up ultrasounds may be beneficialAddressing the cause of the thyroid noduleAs always, I hope you found this episode valuable, and I look forward to catching you in the next episode!
To learn more, visit the show notes at https://savemythyroid.com/podcast/when-is-a-thyroid-biopsy-necessary/.
Do You Want Help Saving Your Thyroid?
Access hundreds of free articles at www.NaturalEndocrineSolutions.com
Visit Dr. Eric's YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/NaturalThyroidDoctor/
To work with Dr. Eric, visit https://savemythyroid.com/work-with-dr-eric/
When considering getting a biopsy, the main concern is that a thyroid nodule could be cancerous. But while many people have thyroid nodules, most are benign.
So, how can you assess whether a thyroid biopsy is necessary? As with any other surgical procedure, the decision comes down to weighing risks versus benefits.
Today I’m sharing my opinion on when a thyroid nodule biopsy is necessary, as well as some interesting research on factors to consider when making your assessment.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
The four types of thyroid cancerFine needle aspiration vs. core needle biopsyThyroid nodule characteristics that signal a biopsy should be performedConsiderations for family history of thyroid cancerWhy follow-up ultrasounds may be beneficialAddressing the cause of the thyroid noduleAs always, I hope you found this episode valuable, and I look forward to catching you in the next episode!
To learn more, visit the show notes at https://savemythyroid.com/podcast/when-is-a-thyroid-biopsy-necessary/.
Do You Want Help Saving Your Thyroid?
Access hundreds of free articles at www.NaturalEndocrineSolutions.com
Visit Dr. Eric's YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/NaturalThyroidDoctor/
To work with Dr. Eric, visit https://savemythyroid.com/work-with-dr-eric/
8 min