Thyroid Nodules: What to Do?

"I am concerned about a recent thyroid scan that showed I have a "cold lesion" on my thyroid gland. I visited an endocrinologist who performed a biopsy with "inconclusive" results. My thyroid itself is functioning fine. My doctor recommends that the nodule be removed by surgery. What should I do?" Dr. Mitchell Hecht answers in his "Ask Dr. H" column.