The Bloody Doors Off

I have a spot on my lung.

Been there a couple of years.

Hasn’t done anything. No growth.

Doctor tells me everything is good.

Except for that damned spot.

I get scanned every December.

Always take an evening appointment.

You’re there and done within 20 minutes.

Chances are I’ll get the same call this year.

I gave up smoking cigarettes eight years ago.

Gave up nicotine in vapour products late last year.

Quit vaping in the summer.

I’ve been tempted to pick it up.

Yes, I still have the mods.

And liquid.

Every time I don’t vape, I’m stronger for it.

Lessen the temptation until it ceases to exist.

My point.

I don’t wanna aggravate the bugger.

My uncle fought lung cancer years ago.

They took a piece of his lung.

And he’d had quadruple bypass surgery before that.

Cancer runs in our family.

Grandfather, father, uncle.

Let’s not add anyone else to the list.