[quote=Ray1971]I have a friend and a couple of relatives that say UK, Canada, Japan and other countries' health care systems are in shambles because of socialized medical care. I disagree, but, since talking politics is not my thing I find it hard to get into the debate. [/quote]
Well there is loads to criticise about our health system, it's far from perfect and some hosptials are filthy, but I am not complaining too much, they are looking after Martin quite well. And it is free (well I give �2002.93 a month towards the National Insurance like for income tax, but everyone else who earns and pays tax pays a contribution as well). I suppose we are lucky as well that we just happened to live next to one of the best cancer hospital in the UK.

Girlfriend to Martin 49 years old at diagnosis
Diagnosed with SCC unknown primary June 2008.
Cancer found in single node Stage N2A (3 to 6cm).
Tonsilectomy 16th june, Radical modified neck dissection left side 30th june.
30 TX radiotherapy ended 9th October
First comparative study scan came back clear