Thank you for the information and advice. I don't know what you mean by "Center of Excellence", that's a new phrase for me. Yes, it's hard to see that we worked to be healthy all our lives and then this scary surprise. I'm glad you found a great surgeon. I hope you are feeling fantastic and are positively moving forward. I will look at all you have offered. My wait to see the doctor is frustrating because I was not told 6 months ago about the aneurysm and in those 6 months I really worked out hard to regain my strength after the radiation. I'm concerned that I unknowingly could have caused the rapid growth of the aneurysm by being so vigilante with heavy exercise. Currently I am exercising lightly inside and outdoors too, waiting to see if I will be on blood pressure meds as my blood pressure is high but "not over the limit" my GP says. I have chatted with a retired cardiologist friend who is back east, and he was concerned that I would not be able to see a cardiologist for a month considering the rapid growth. Anyway, thank you a ton for sending me your knowledge, advice, and good wishes. Very appreciated!