What to Do if You're Diagnosed With a Thyroid Nodule

Thyroid nodules are surprisingly common, affecting up to half of the U.S. population, yet only a small percentage turn out to be cancerous. Endocrinologist Dev Abraham, MD, from Huntsman Cancer Institute, explains how thyroid nodules are evaluated, what risk factors doctors look for, and why, in some cases, careful monitoring may be safer than immediate surgery. Learn what every patient should know when a thyroid nodule shows up on an exam.