Do I have cancer?

There is a chance for hypoechoic nodules to turn cancerous. But if you're very worried ask him for a fine needle biopsy as a preventative, because of the growth in size.

Joy

I believe an endocrinologist should do it. Ask for a referal to one. The bloodwork can be done by your doctor.

Joy

ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate) or just "sedrate" and CRP (C-reactive protein) are common blood tests often ordered for arthritis.
They measure inflamation levels.
The erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) is an easy, inexpensive, nonspecific test that has been used for many years to help detect conditions associated with acute and chronic inflammation, including infections, cancers, and autoimmune diseases. ESR is said to be nonspecific because increased results do not tell the doctor exactly where the inflammation is in the body or what is causing it, and also because it can be affected by other conditions besides inflammation. For this reason, the ESR is typically used in conjunction with other tests.
ESR is helpful in diagnosing two specific inflammatory diseases, temporal arteritis and polymyalgia rheumatica. A high ESR is one of the main test results used to support the diagnosis. It is also used to monitor disease activity and response to therapy in both of these diseases.

I hope this helps.

Dear friends,thank you so,so much!
I have no arthitis,my RF is ok,my ANA is ok--for autoimmune disease,only my ASO--TITRE is very high and I don't remember last time I was sick.Rheumalologist told me I am not in her field.....
I went to ENT specialist and he have no idea what is wrong with me......I am lost

Slada

Thank you Joy I will!