Apologies in advance for this long post, just couldn't condense it! 
I am really hoping someone out there can shed some light on this for me. I've been posting since Sept this year when I got my hypothyroid diagnosis. Now I have a doozy of a situation that I am trying to think through. I appreciate any perspective you can give me.
I had a thyroid us done when I was first diagnosed with hashimotos. My neck has felt tender so HCP was concerned. Sure enough my thyroid is enlarged and there are several nodules. One nodule in particular measures approx 1.4 cm. As I understand anything over 1 cm is suspect and sent for biopsy. Just heard today that my biopsy is scheduled for Jan 28, 2011 (more than 3 months away).
We have been ttc for a long while, unsuccessful likely because of my previously undiagnosed hypothyroid. Initially I had wanted to wait until after I am given the all clear. Now that I won't know until late January, and given the low probability that it is in fact cancer, I am less sure. I am going on 36. Am I nuts to go into a pregnancy with the possibility of a thyroid cancer diagnosis part way through?
FWIW, my ultra conventional-medicine-oriented endo suggested I go ahead and get pregnant asap. He suggested they could do a thyroidectomy during the pregnancy and then wait until pp to do radioactive iodine. However, I would be very stressed to have to undergo surgery during a pregnancy and the radioactive iodine scares me even more. I am devastated at the thought of having to wean prematurely for this.
I should mention that I've done a lot of soul searching/meditating on this and just can't put aside my desire for another child. I feel that I would mourn forever if we can't complete our family.
I will be so appreciative of any advice you can offer. Thank you!
I am really hoping someone out there can shed some light on this for me. I've been posting since Sept this year when I got my hypothyroid diagnosis. Now I have a doozy of a situation that I am trying to think through. I appreciate any perspective you can give me.
I had a thyroid us done when I was first diagnosed with hashimotos. My neck has felt tender so HCP was concerned. Sure enough my thyroid is enlarged and there are several nodules. One nodule in particular measures approx 1.4 cm. As I understand anything over 1 cm is suspect and sent for biopsy. Just heard today that my biopsy is scheduled for Jan 28, 2011 (more than 3 months away).
We have been ttc for a long while, unsuccessful likely because of my previously undiagnosed hypothyroid. Initially I had wanted to wait until after I am given the all clear. Now that I won't know until late January, and given the low probability that it is in fact cancer, I am less sure. I am going on 36. Am I nuts to go into a pregnancy with the possibility of a thyroid cancer diagnosis part way through?
FWIW, my ultra conventional-medicine-oriented endo suggested I go ahead and get pregnant asap. He suggested they could do a thyroidectomy during the pregnancy and then wait until pp to do radioactive iodine. However, I would be very stressed to have to undergo surgery during a pregnancy and the radioactive iodine scares me even more. I am devastated at the thought of having to wean prematurely for this.
I should mention that I've done a lot of soul searching/meditating on this and just can't put aside my desire for another child. I feel that I would mourn forever if we can't complete our family.
I will be so appreciative of any advice you can offer. Thank you!
