My thanks to you again Brian, for your prompt and realistic reply. I will get the results of this test on the 29th of October, so will post them on the 30th. I think I can handle a once a year tongue pap smear test. Not too sure that I can handle what you and the rest of the 'club' have gone through though!
I guess, if anything good can come out of this experience for me it is knowing that I have a cause to support, both in prayer and otherwise.
God bless you all.