Hi everyone, I have a few questions.
At the beginning of April my biopsy came back with a near 100% suspicion of malignancy for a 2.2 cm thyroid nodule that was not present last year, and Afirma also detected a rare gene mutation within the nodule. My PCP referred me to a highly rated endocrinologist, but there was a 3 week delay (unbeknownst to me at first) because they initially never received the referral. Once it went through, they told me they triaged my referral as group A, top priority, but could not tell me why. They are making it seem like I need to get in ASAP but said the soonest appointment they have is in June. I took that appointment and then I have an appointment scheduled in 2 weeks with a different endocrinologist PA-C so I can just get in to see someone before June. Is this a normal timeline? Should I be pushing for an additional referral directly to a thyroid surgeon or oncologist instead? Is there anything you suggest I could be doing differently to better advocate for myself during this period?
I have been relying heavily on the thyca website because nobody has really explained anything to me. Their vagueness combined with their urgency is beginning to stress me out a bit. Any insight would really help. Thank you!