Two weeks ago, a 1.5 cm nodule was found on my thyroid via ultrasound. I have no symptoms; my doctor felt a lump during a routine exam. I cannot get into an Endo for a biopsy for another 6 weeks. Is this typical? It seems cruel to make a patient wait so long. Should I keep calling around -- or even travel to another city -- for a prompter appointment.
And, just one more question. Does the fine needle biopsy hurt?