Wow, giving your tumor a name, easier to hate someone with a name, what a novel idea. Now, who is worthy of being named after my tumor? Who would I wish that much grief on?

I can think of a certain person responsible for getting a lot of people's health insurance cancelled recently, but seems that would likely be a violation of our no politics on the forum policy. I could also just name him after that 535 member group of lawmakers who passed that legislation, also likely a policy violation.

My ex-wife, no I don't hate her at all. Ex-girlfriend, no don't hate her either. That worthless, spineless boss of mine who set me up for failure resulting in unfair termination from a good job ... we're getting close ... No, we've arrived ... Everyone meet Gary, my tumor.

Okay, Carp I have to write something important to you now so this post isn't completely hijacking your thread.

I spent a lovely 1985 winter working for the oil industry (Schlumberger)in Grande Prairie, AB, just across the border. We came into BC quite regularly, over to Revelstoke once and up the Alaska highway quite frequently, once almost all the way to the NW Territory. I've been to PG several times. What I remember most about Canadian winters is they give a new meaning to the word COLD. I've seen -65 C with no wind (and yes I had to work outdoors in that temp).

PG isn't a very big town. So, I'm kind of wondering about the expertise at the cancer center there. If memory serves you called it a new cancer center, so are they just getting their operation started?

The reason I ask is on this forum using Comprehensive Cancer Centers (CCC) is what gets pushed hard and recommended for everyone due to the nature of this type of cancer. What do you know about this cancer center in PG and it's doctors?

I'm certainly not trying to throw more on your plate to worry about, but if you turn out not to be satisfied with this place, what are your other options? Does Canada's medical system give you any other options?

take care, Tony

P.S. Christine, please be lenient.

Last edited by n74tg; 11-23-2013 07:18 AM.
Tony, 69, non-smoker, aerobatics pilot, bridge player/teacher, avid dancer (ballroom, latin, swing, country)

09/13 SCC, HPV 16, tonsillectomy, T2N0.
11/13 start rads, no chemo
12/13 taste gone, dry mouth,
02/14 hair slowly returning
05/14 taste the same, dry sinuses, irrigation helps.
01/15 food taste about 60% returned, dry sinuses are worse in winter.
12/20 no more sinus problems, taste pretty good