Hi there... glad to hear you're doing well! I was there last week to visit dr. Irish... had a panic attack over something small and I guess I needed reassurance that everything was fine. ;o) Which he did quite well!

I live in mississauga and actually was okay enough to drive myself to the hospital daily. I was dropped off the chemo days, and was picked up the next day by my husband. And a friend drove me one time - the rest of the time I did it myself. I was very blessed that I did okay with the treatments - for most it is not an easy thing. This by far wasn't easy but I got through it without a lot of the issues others have. I was blessed in a big way. I hear the lodge is great though and the have a shuttle etc... it really is worth it if you are from out of town and have to travel any distance. Good luck with everything and don't let them keep you waiting too long. I was a bit of a keener when it came to treatments. I had booked my rads appointment three weeks to the day post surgery, and saw my radiation guy and dr. Irish the same day - Dr. Irish said I'm recommending you for radiation and chemo - (he said a lot of other things like, it was insurance though he believed I was cured) and it may be about 6 weeks before they start them. I said no I start in three... I already had my dates, scans, and mask making set up. If you are feeling good push to get it done. I know you need time to heal but once you are at that point it's good to move as quickly as possible. Hopefully chemo won't be too bad... and either will rads. Buy some glaxal base... it's great for your neck skin. (after you're healed of course) take care!