Thyroid Lump, ENT question

Hello!

F/24

So bit of background. Found a lump on my thyroid at the end of Jan and doctor had urgent referral to ENT for an appointment there. After that, they decided to have a scan and biopsy done and sent away for testing.

 

It's now been just over a month and I still have no letter (after being told iI' get one) but got a text this morning asking me to book an appointment for next Tues. I am possibly the most anxious ridden person on a good day, so when I seen this my stomach dropped ahaha.

 

On the phone the receptionist said something along the lines of,

"We have a cancellation on Tuesday, so the doctor asked me to see if you could take that one. it's not urgent, but the next available could be a wait till July."

 

Does the use of Not Urgent mean that it's not cancer? Or likely to not be? I've been worried for a few months now and trying to not hope on that use of words, but if it was would it not be a more urgent case?

 

Sorry for the hypothetical! Just scared and needing advice!

  • Hello KDuncann, 

    Welcome to our forum.  it is reassuring that she mentioned that it wasn't urgent but I would not try and draw any conclusions until you have seen the doctor and found out more about it all. It is clear from what the receptionist told you that you have been lucky to get a cancellation which means you will be seen very quickly and no longer need to wait months. So I hope you are able to make Tuesday's appointment.

    It won't be long now before you find out more and we are keeping everything crossed for you.

    Best of luck for your appointment, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

  • Hi there,

    Under stand your anxiery but as Lucie mentioned thats a good sign being told its not urgent and the next appointment might be July, if you didnt make Tuesday
    Its natural for the consultant to follow up and call you in to dicuss results of tests, but again I would take some comfort from the fact there is no immediate rush to get you and hence to immediate treatment plan. Hopefully all good news and again its much better to get a quick appointment rather than have this hanging over you for the next few months.
    Please let us know how you get on and also feel free to come back with any questions you may have

    kind regards
    Ian

  • Good luck tomorrow and please report how your appointment goes?

    I had biopsy of thyroid nodule last Friday and am now in the waiting game. Its so hard to be in this limbo.

    Hope the non urgent piece means a positive outcome for you and that you will get peace of mind.