I can remember Apr twelve, 1999 like it was yesterday. My new family physician called and said, “I need you to come in for another blood test. I found something and I want to be sure. ”

Let me explain - for me, this ‘new’ family physician was actually the first doctor I had seen since my move to Toronto from the US in 1981, totally 16 years before. I did not feel any necessity to see a physician. The real reason I made this appointment was because my pop requested it. Apparently his doctor found something in him that could be genetically passed down to his boys. So my two brothers and I dutifully ran off to consult a medical practitioner if only to put our dad’s mind at ease.

When You see a physician It’s Either good news or Bad News

Only one day after submitting my second blood test, Dr. Kerlow called again and announced, “The results have been confirmed. I need you to come in so we can discuss the implications. It’s insistent. Can you come in this afternoon? ”

Now I am not one to fret, but these words from Dr. Kerlow sure raised my curiosity. At age forty five, I prided myself on being in better shape than lots of men my age. In fact , most of the people typically guessed my age to be in the low 30’s. Come on now, there was no reason for me to fret. And the way in which I was feeling, surely I did not have to see a medical expert.

When I turned up at my appointment, Dr. Kerlow greeted me with a warm, friendly grin. Yet I could sense a gravity in his gaze, almost as if he wished he did not have to supply this message. He started, “I have good news for you. We probably did the screening and you can tell your pop that he hasn’t got to worry. ”

“However… ” he continued.

The period of time between that word and the next looked interminable. Indeed, it had been a moment frozen in eternity.

“both of your blood tests decide that you have CLL - persistent Lymphocytic Leukemia. From the looks of things, you’ve had it for some time now because it has advanced into what we call stage two… ”

For the subsequent fifteen minutes or therefore Dr. Kerlow explained the meaning of my blood test results. He debated the diagnosis, quoting various statistical data of other people with my same condition. He concluded with a suggested action plan, inspiring me to go back home and talk it over with my folks before taking another step.

Your Life May Change When You See A Doctor

My life truly modified the day I took my dad’s advice to see a doctor. As is mostly the case, I went thru all the gears, from disbelief to denial, resentment to acceptance. Today, nearly eleven years after, I’m pleased to report the CLL is under control. In reality my white blood cell counts are basically improving, much to my oncologist’s surprise.

I still consult a doctor - two, actually Dr. Kerlow and Dr. Chiarotto, my oncologist - on a constant basis. While my health is often good, there remains some insignificant issues. My better half Maggie would like me to consult a physician whenever any little thing comes up. I resist.

And that’s the point of my sharing this story with you today. Why don’t folk wish to see a doctor on a more frequent basis, particularly if there are symptoms that might indicate bigger underlying issues? There are a few certified Louisville doctors, Newark doctors and Norfolk doctors that will help you out.

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