Big Progress for ME!

Afternoon all:

O.k., ususally I am the upbeat uptempo cancer survivor who encourages everyone to run, walk, bike, swim, bowl, golf, crochet..whatever it takes to keep or get moving. But 8 years post-cancer, after being doctored to death(almost literally at times LOL-as anyone who has experienced chemoradiation knows)- I had to face the fact that I needed to see a regular Dr. Oh sure, I go back for my colonoscopies as scheduled, but had left my oncologist because I was considered cured and truthfully didn't want any more CT Scans 6 years post-cancer. But within the last month I had found a small lump under the skin of my neck. I was not really terrified or anything, but my onc's Office would not see me for a new complaint and I didn't really have a regular Dr. (a blessing and a curse of being extremely healthy...except for cancer!). Literally, I have not had an illness or injury in the last 8 years, except cancer, which has required medical intervention. After some consternation...and a bit of dread...I got into the local practice where my family goes. Had my exam yesterday (I hate giving them all of my medical background...rectal cancer is a humbling disease), and I have a small blocked sweat gland under my skin which requires no treatment...but I am going back for routine bloodwork later and happily have met a pleasant new Dr. who hopefully I will see infrequently until her retirment (she is a year younger than I am at 43). Lesson learned for me...get over the dread of the medical field and deal with things...I did it once to survive cancer and can do it again. My wife was very proud of me...I was proud of myself. I know for some of you seeing Dr.s is easy. It is not for me, and I always feel like I am somehow failing tests. conquered that fear for now. All my best! (BTY: ran 7 miles on New year's Day averaging 7 minutes a mile..not bad for 44). Keep living every day survivors.