Patients' Reaction to Diagnosis with Thyroid Cancer or an Indeterminate Thyroid Nodule.

ABSTRACT: Introduction: Little is known about the experiences and concerns of patients recently diagnosed with thyroid cancer or an indeterminate thyroid nodule. This study sought to explore patients' reactions to diagnosis with papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) or indeterminate cytology on fine needle aspiration. Methods: We conducted semistructured interviews with 85 patients with recently diagnosed PTC or an indeterminate thyroid nodule before undergoing thyroidectomy. We included adults with nodules ≥1 cm and Bethesda III, IV, V, and VI cytology. The analysis utilized grounded theory methodology to create a conceptual model of patient reactions. Results: After diagnosis, participants experienced shock, anxiety, fear, and a strong need to "get it out" becaus

SUBMITTER: Pitt SC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8195875 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature