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1.5 cm thyroid nodule diagnosed by fna as indeterminate. having 2nd fna in 4 wks for some kind of genetics testing. cysts & another nodule. cancer?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander
Dr. Ed Friedlanderanswered
Pathology 46 years experience
Maybe: Glad you are getting it repeated. Usually these are slow growers and if you comply with instructions when you get your results, you will probably be okay.
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