Today, my doc said that word we ALL wanna hear when we talk with the doc... it's benign. Then, more good news... no need to take it out unless it get's in your "way".

I was "extra" releived because he was still talking in the hall with the second last patient before me after his consultation about the next step in treating his cancer and I overheard it.

I was a tad nervous because this, I believe the proper medical term is "Thing", is near the tumour that was removed about 6 years ago. Even though it's about the size of a split pea and dangly, it's looks nasty and the dental hygenist that found it made a big deal about it and wanted the dentist/oral surgeon to examine it. I asked if there woukd be a fee. Yes, of course, an examination fee. I said I would consult my family doc. She said my doc would send me back to them. She is new, I am not.

Turns out these Things are common in middle aged and elderly people.

Oh... yeah... I didn't get the xrays the little girl said I should have and I didn't initial my chart beside where she wrote that I refused the xrays as she requested. Then, she told me I should be using these little brushes between my teeth and tried to sell me some for twice what ya can buy em for at various stores. I've been gettin em free for years. The receptionist(s) asked me about her service and I could tell they had the same opinion as me. I'll be talkin to Howie about her.

Thread drift? Ya. But I am cooking bacon and sausages for the freezer and don't have a lot else to do. >;-)