So I saw the ENT surgeon today. Nice enough and definitely knowledgeable. On the off chance that the tumors might be benign, he doesn't want to remove my thyroid without first trying to get good needle biopsy samples. So I'm scheduled for ultrasound-guided fine needle biopsies at a radiology center early next Friday morning. It'll take about a week to get the pathology results back, at which point he'll call me and I'll find out if I need to have the thyroid surgery or not.
Next is the PET scan Monday afternoon. Frightened of what it's going to show, in my spleen and elsewhere, and trying not to think about it too much. This weekend, I plan to read, watch mindless and/or fun TV, maybe even rent a DVD or two. If anyone has any suggestions, they'd be much appreciated, thanks.
Once I get over the jetlag, I might share some pics of my trip. Until then, peace.