Just saw my primary doctor to keep him in the loop on all the test results and what the oncologist is doing next. Turns out the nurse in his practice does ultrasounds, so he's having me come in next Tuesday so she can do the ultrasound of my thyroid.
On the one hand, yay I don't have to wait until January to find anything out about the thyroid mass. On the other hand, I'm wondering if I should be seeing the endocrinologist since he's a specialist.
So here's my question I need advice on: should I rely just on the ultrasound scheduled with my primary doctor's office and cancel the endocrinologist appointment, or should I keep the appointment with the endocrinologist to get another opinion? I'm just worried that if the mass does need further follow up with a specialist and I've canceled the appointment, I'll have to wait even longer to get in to see him. I have to admit, I'm a little wary of a general internist being knowledgeable enough about thyroid masses. Advice? Suggestions? All would be very much appreciated, thanks.
Now, home for a half hour before I have to leave for the hospital and the ultrasound of my spleen. Joy...