Hi! I am newbie here and trying to find answers regarding follow up tests ordered for my husband, age 60. I will try to be brief and concise. He was diagnosed several years ago with hypothyroidism and presented at time with large goiter, placed on synthroid by endoc. About a year later he was diagnosed with Non Hodgkins Lymphoma which presented in lung, underwent chemo then radiation with resulting elimination of cancer (goiter also disapeared after chemo) Had PET scan at that time which showed all was well. Remained hypothyroid and treated with synthroid which has been regulated by his PCP these last years, currently on .15 mg.He has recently been seen by oncologist for various complaints including weight loss, PET scan ordered. Results showed all clear except for activity/uptake whatever in the thyroid. He ordered some lab studies, a thyroid scan and a referal to endocrinologist. When the scan office called they told my husband he had to stop taking the synthroid for 6 weeks before the test. Both the oncologist and the endocrinologist are new to us. I am hoping someone in this forum might be able to advise if there isn't a better way to follow up on the abnormal activity shown on the PET scan without suffering through those 6 weeks off synthroid, and if anyone has experience with their PET scan results. Of course the concern is poss. thyroid CA, but what are other causes etc. or maybe a link that will help. I keep coming up with everything related to initial diagnosis or follow up to thyroidectomy. I don't have any lab or PET values to add. Tried to post to the MD on this site but can't catch it at right time. Thanks for any help-------T.