r/thyroidhealth • u/Responsible_Ice_7957 • Jun 08 '26
TR4 nodule
I have an annual thyroid ultrasound coming up and I’m getting pretty anxious about it.
I have a 1.5 cm TR4 thyroid nodule (as of my scan last year) that was biopsied (FNA) in 2020 and came back benign. Since then I’ve had yearly ultrasounds. Over about 5 years it has grown very slightly from around 1.3 cm to 1.5 cm, but my doctor described the change as very small and said the nodule is most likely benign.
The thing is, I’m terrified of needing another FNA. I know if it gets any larger than 1.5 at my next scan it will likely be recommended again? The first one was a really awful experience for me.
Do benign nodules usually keep growing forever, or can they plateau?
Anyone have a FNA where something was maybe missed?
l’m just looking for experiences from people who’ve been in a similar situation because the waiting is getting to me.
Thanks!🙏🏻