Geez, I feel like I'm reading a conspiracy theory novel.

How about you fill out a request for medical records and get copies of both sets of films and both sets of written results? Get the FACTS straight before you go and upset everyone.

Doctors make mistakes and typos and have bad days, without any malicious intent.

I know that you are upset but you have to know the facts first.

Getting radiated every six months is nonsense.

Email time stamps are not always accurate.

Residual thymic tissue is normal. Hyperplasia is not very clearly defined and one radiologist's definition of it may not be another's. They all may feel out of their realm in determining whether a thymectomy is a good idea or not. You could always consult with a cardiothoracic surgeon.

I think if you simply clarify the facts and then proceed, everyone will be better off. Medical professionals have a very hard time admitting mistakes, so any discussions about a situation are better done in person, directly to the doctor in question. Don't do "end runs" around a doctor by talking to another doctor. That'll just dig an even deeper hole.

And don't sound serious at all about it. Act matter-of-fact. It will keep everyone's guard down.

This is all my opinion only, after many experiences of dealing with "problems" with doctors. It's up to you what you want to do.

If you are afraid of having cancer, get the films and get a 2nd opinion from another doctor, outside of this group.

I hope you can get answers soon.

Annie


There are many articles on the thymus. Normal size varies with age, as you probably know.

http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/361987-imaging

http://radiographics.rsna.org/content/26/2/335.full

http://books.google.com/books?id=BZ7...20size&f=false