
Let me throw in a little back story here...
Approximately 6 months back I had a CT scan done and they detected a small spot on my Lung.... After a follow up scan it was determined that I probably needed to go in to have it removed.... Short version is that I did end up with Stage 1 Lung Cancer and they were able to completely remove the spot and I am 100% cancer free. No chemo, no radiation since it had not spread yet....
This process involved 2 different surgeons that work together... During my visit to the Lung Surgeon we were discussing the procedure, aftermath, recovery, etc.... Both a serious question and one that I figured might tweak him being a doctor, I mentioned my most pressing issue was that I wanted to know how long before I could get back to the gun range... (I go 4 - 5 times per month)... It ended up starting an entire conversation about firearms, LTC, everything... My wife was there and I showed him pictures of her shooting as well..... To my surprise he was very interested in all of this and I invited him to go to the range with me... (The other said surgeon is currently a member of Frisco Gun Club) so, easy enough there....
FINALLY THE END OF MY STORY.
Went for my 3 month follow up yesterday (Yes still 100% cancer free)... The Dr. walked into the exam room and first thing he did was make a finger gun and asked if I had been to the range yet and wanted to know when we could go.... He indicated that he and the other surgeon would most likely be contacting me for a video interview as as case study. They wanted to show the good side of early detection and a successful cancer story and show me back at the range living life and enjoying my hobbies....... Once the weather cools down we are going to schedule an outdoor visit and hopefully a new convert....
Sorry for the long post and thanks for reading......