Papillary thyroid cancer

I was supposed to get an ultrasound following total thyroidectomy. 

The consultant letter stated this but the specialist nurse said I required parathyroid blood test only.

I have emailed them with the consultant's letter attached. 

Will keep you posted if/when I receive an outcome. 

  • Hello Eleanora-Page and thanks for your post,

    I am sorry to hear about the confusion in the tests you may need following your thyroidectomy.

    How patients are followed up does vary up and down the country.

    You could try and either speak to the secretary or email your consultant to confirm whether you need the blood test and scan as he stated when he saw you.

    I hope that you know more soon.

    Do give one of the nurses a ring if you want to talk things through.

    The number to ring is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm.

    All the best,

    Catherine