JKB, I didn't mean to infer that all people who live to a ripe old age is SOB' but look around at many of the older people on the world's stage. It just seems that too many good people die way to soon. The secret to getting good medical care is to get referred to a specialist. I see a NP for colds and the usual stuff but he knows his limitations. If you don't get better quick get a referral to someone that only treats people with that disease. I have had 4 different cancers and see 5 different doctors for them each year.