Karen, I guarantee you that I am female, but I am in the same situation as Gary in that I just don't think about being a survivor. I have scars that I see every day, but it just doesn't compute. They are a part of me now and I am very busy in my life. Going for a checkup is like visiting friends, and I actually look forward to seeing those people who worked so hard to save my life. To illustrate further, it is like I had measles, mumps, cancer, chicken pox, and I had my wisdom teeth pulled. Just not a part of my daily life any more than the other items listed. When I was fighting it, I thought about the cancer every day, all day. That is done now, and I think of many other things that are in the present. I wish I could bottle this attitude and give it to everyone who cannot stop worrying.

Your last appointment in January should make your year! Congratulations!! That is great news.