hi peter, iam also from u.k. [middlesbrouh] ive had double mastectomy ,and total laryngectomy in april 2005,you are in the right place here peter it is so informative ,and everyone is one big family ...we have all been along simaler roads and hopfully have helped each other along the way even if it only words of encouragement along the way. this forum has been a crutch for me ...god bless and remain pos;...maz