Absolutely Hiker--

I think forums like this is to let people communicate with individuals who may be facing similar circumstances---not to say what is right or wrong. I think its great that the Mayo Clinic provides this forum---I have worked a large portion of my career in Medical Academia mostly in Radiology aka Diagnostic Imaging and Oncology aka Cancer Care. I personally don't like to hear what "I should or should not do"---that is between my physician(s) and me. Everyone's situation is different...even with potentially the same exact variables (age, test scores etc.)...anything can happen. Being positive I think is a big part of that...stay active, eat a well balanced diet, allow yourself to experience life's little pleasures now and again etc. Hey...I am a big traveler and when I go on vacation I allow myself to partake in things I normally do not in moderation. Why do all this life saving measures if we are not really going to "live". Having said that...I am going to go run my 2.5 miles today and then go out to a nice fish dinner with a martini. =:)