need help with how to proceed

[Tracey415]

I am very confused right now :( My ultrasound states that tissue diagnosis is suggested. I posted my ultrasound results in the expert forum and Dr Lupo has said that the radioactive Iodine uptake scan wont be very helpful and I should get an FNA biospsy on the 3.8 cm mass that I have. My own family practictioner has scheduled me for the radioactive iodine uptake scan and will not think about the biopsy until he gets the results from that.  What should I do? What would you do?  Should I schedule my own appointment with an endocrinologist?

[Tracey415]

Thank you. I will be contactin an endo tomorrow to try to get in. I dont need a referral, so no insurance problems. Thanks again for your opinion :)

[Terri627]

If you can see an endocrinologist without jumping through hoops with your insurance,
I think you should do it. A second opinion, and one with a little more background with
the thyroid, would really be your best bet. Dr. Lupo is very knowledgeable and if he
suggests the FNA, I would go for it. If radioactive iodine is not necessary for diagnosis
in your case, why expose yourself to it if until you know more? This is just my opinion,
I had to have the FNA, two surgeries, then the RAI because I had follicular thyroid cancer.
I hope things go well for you. Let us know what you decide and how you're doing!