I just had a right thyroid lobectomy.  I had to have surgery because all tests were inconclusive for a 1cm nodule I had.  Final pathology confirmed the nodule was benign, but they found a small spot of incidental papillary microcarcinoma in the lobe they removed.  They are treating this like it is nothing.  Do I say that I had/have cancer or not when people ask.  I am so confused!
Hi.yes, a papillary microcarcinoma is a cancer. But since it is a microcarcinoma, a right thyroid lobectomy surgery is sufficient to remove it. It is recommended that you follow up with your surgeon and have surveillance testing accordingly. Hope this helps. Good day!!~ Chat Doctor.