Diagnosis
If you have symptoms that suggest thyroid cancer, your doctor will help you find out whether they are from cancer or some other cause. Your doctor will ask you about your personal and family medical history. You may have one or more of the following tests:
You may want to ask your doctor these questions before having a biopsy:
- Will I have to go to the hospital for the biopsy?
- How long will it take?
- Will I be awake? Will it hurt?
- Are there any risks? What are the chances of infection or bleeding after the biopsy?
- How long will it take me to recover?
- Will I have a scar on my neck?
- How soon will I know the results? Who will explain the results to me?
- If I do have cancer, who will talk to me about the next steps? When?
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