Your GP certainly did you no favors...While many might suggest that the comforst of being around famiiar surroundings and friends might be helpful, I for one woud never let geography dictate where I when for treatment. This is a disease that can get out of hand very quickly if not dealt with properly. Given that, I want to go to the best hospital that I can afford to get myself to. I traveled across country to spend 3 months at MD Anderson in Houston. 8 years later, I certainly do not regret that decision. In essence I think you get one chance to make a good decision.