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Entry # 7 - Bloodwork Results: Can You Say All Normal |
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My Story -
The Beginning
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Thursday, 06 November 2008 00:00 |
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The endocrinologist and my internal medicine doctor ordered blood work that monitored the function of my thyroid. All the blood work was normal and my thyroid function was normal....
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Entry # 8 - My Second Endocrinologist: A New Respect and Confidence in Medicine |
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My Story -
The Beginning
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Thursday, 13 November 2008 00:00 |
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So now I am scheduled to see the thyroid nodule specialist at Medical College of Georgia. It is a bit of a drive to get to Georgia but at this point it is worth it.....
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Entry # 9 - The Nodule Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy: Too Easy |
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My Story -
The Beginning
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Wednesday, 19 November 2008 00:00 |
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So today was the day of the fine needle biopsy. The thought of someone sticking a needle in my neck repeatedly gave me the shivers. Though, I was very confident in the endocrinologist. I knew the importance of this fine needle biopsy. I just want this nodule to be benign....
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Entry # 10 - Results of the Fine Needle Biopsy: Disappointment |
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My Story -
The Beginning
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Thursday, 27 November 2008 00:00 |
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After a long week of waiting another day of bad news. The fine needle aspiration came back as “suspicious for papillary carcinoma.” I was really bummed out. How could I have cancer?...
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Entry # 11 - My Otolaryngologist (Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeon): The Right Place to Be |
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My Story -
My Thyroid Surgery
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Wednesday, 10 December 2008 00:00 |
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The Otolaryngologist entered the room dressed professionally with confidence. He was very friendly, kind and polite. My wife and I were very pleased with him. He basically recommended surgically removing the nodule...
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The Complete Story
