I certainly understand why many folks in our situation might be a bit hyper over their health. We've gone through a lot and in some cases, we ignored or were simply oblivious to the symptoms that should have warned us something was wrong (Jim sheepishly raises his hand, here). In some cases, we did respond to our body's 'distress calls' but doctors misled us, out of their own ignorance (or apathy), which is doubly frustrating.
In any case, once one has undergone the 'AN experience', with all it's annoying and sometimes painful side effects and complications, it's easy to become hyper-aware of our bodies and anything even slightly 'out of whack', as it were. I refuse to do that. Luckily for me, my concerned wife does it for me. She keeps an eye on me, and is always alert for anything that might signal a problem. Fortunately, nothing of any consequence has revealed itself, to date.
Although our individual experiences with having a benign brain tumor certainly affects our lives, and probably always will, I don't believe we should allow it to control us. Being health-conscious is reasonable, becoming paranoid and upset over small physical problems is not. I opt to remain attentive to my health, but not a slave to it. I recommend this approach to anyone who can use it to their benefit.
Jim
