Thyroid lesion

Hello . Not sure about posting here but feeling a bit lost & confused . 

Over the last few months my lymph nodes have been swelling extremely large in my neck for no reason, they go down but back up after a few days . I’ve been extremely tried and have a weak feeling in my limbs and I’m sweating all the time . Not a little bit but hair and face dipping without doing a thing ( its not menopause, that’s all checked ) Backwards and forwards to my gp , lots of bloods test , a few abnormal I was sent for an urgent scan , which found 1 small lesion on left side of my  thyroid and a complex lesion on the right . Gp referred me to endocrinologist but this was refused ( thyroid levels normal . Parathyroid low)so then referred to ENT . The ENT consultant saw me within a week. He read the scan report and said “the lump looks very sinister” he moved me over to his cancer clinic ! Referred me for a biopsy. Today I went to the biopsy appointment. Doctor did a quick scan ( seconds) said yes there is a lump and also my parathyroid is enlarged but he wasn’t doing the biopsy and he would just monitor the lump , so to come back next year ! 

I literally begged him for the biopsy, to just be done  & have an answer at least . The last few weeks have been so stressful. I just feel like I’m in limbo and have no answers . Something isn’t right in my body and I just felt fobbed off , like I was wasting his time . 

  • Welcome to Cancer Chat, LizB77

    I'm sorry to hear about what you're going through. It sounds incredibly frustrating and stressful, especially when you're feeling unwell and not getting clear answers. It's good that you've been proactive with seeing your GP and ENT specialist, but I can understand why you're feeling lost right now.

    Seeking a second opinion might be beneficial is that's an option, as another specialist could provide a different perspective or approach to your situation. Additionally, it might be helpful to keep a detailed record of your symptoms, test results, and interactions with healthcare providers as this can be useful in future appointments and might help a new doctor understand the full scope of your health issues more quickly.

    Hopefully, others who have had similar experiences will come along shortly to offer advice and support. If you find yourself too worried though and feel like asking someone with a medical background some questions, feel free to ring our team of nurses. They're available Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m on this freephone 0808 800 4040

    Stay strong, LizB77 and please remember we're always here for when you need a chat.

    All the best,

    Renata, Cancer Chat Moderator