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@nannybb thanks, yes, always a relief. I have my follow up video appointment tomorrow with my surgeons PA. At my last visit six months ago they wanted to put me on CT scan yearly instead of twice a year, but I asked to continue with the six months. We’ll see what happens tomorrow. So sorry you have that history in your family, you should be diligent on staying on top of it. It often travels to Gastro system, but from what I understand, it’s more likely to happen when the biopsies show they are “atypical“ nets rather than “typical“. Mine were typical, thankfully, so my doctor says I’m very fortunate and I agree. But I also know that on occasion, it can still go other places so always good to be vigilant. Best wishes!

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@jhhaas I would feel more comfortable with scans closer together. Hope that gets a thumbs up from your doctor. As far as the gastric, all the siblings in my family, including myself, had to have part of their intestinal track removed due to diverticulitis. I'm trying to find a good doctor to do a colonoscopy. Unitedhealthcare is denying access to some doctors here in Oregon. I thought it couldn't get any worse. I pay the highest premiums for the best care (?) I do wish I was back in Florida at times. I loved all of my doctors there. You have an excellent attitude. That's more than half of getting well faster most times.