Hello! I was diagnosed with hashimotos about a year ago when I was 18, yesterday I went to my endocrinologist and did a ultrasound, my largest nodule is 0.7 cm (7 mm), he didnt know my family history, but my mother went in his office with me, she was diagnosed with thyroid papillary cancer maybe 4 years ago and got it removed. (The cancer was 5 cm)
Once he saw my mother, he wasn't really worried about my thyroid but then he switched a little bit and suggested a biopsy for the millimeter sized nodules. I asked if he thinks a biopsy is 100% necessary, he responded with "no" and that we can continue to monitor it instead with 6 month ultrasounds / blood tests.
The nodules have not changed in a whole year since my first ultrasound, I've had 3 so far. I have no clue if I should just get the biopsy or not, I'm terrified of needles and terrified if I swallow during it. Expecially since my mother had a bad experience with 8 needles.
Id love to hear some people's experiences and stories similar to mine, plus some friendly help to simply understand what route would be beneficial / not beneficial, pros and cons. Biopsy or monitor. I unfortunately do start battling thoughts that make me think "what if we are missing a cancerous nodule??" "What if we catch it too late???". It makes it all the more difficult. Not asking for medical advise, but rather reassurance or a better understanding.