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I have a lump on my thyroid, i have had a biopsy and it came back clear, he wants to see me in 6 months time. on the same day he did the biopsy he found polyps up my nose which i have now had out, but what is the chance of this lump becoming cancerous, i

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Majority are not : You have most accepted correct fallow up by your doctor, majority of thyroid nodules are not malignant , see your doctor in 6 months for revaluation, don't worry too much.

Answered 12/9/2013

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Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Most likely benign: Thyroid nodules are common. Over 95% of them are not cancerous. They are slow growing. As long as you follow up with your doctor, no worries.

Answered 9/18/2013

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