[quote=CherylR] I wonder if any of the people making the decisions on these claims ever meet the claimants in person? or their totally irritated spouses?!?[/quote]

Haha, in the uk we are lucky enough that the national health system is taking care of Martin. Although you do sometimes feel like you are only a number or a statistic.
The state however would not give him any support, as i work more that 16 hours a week. I can afford to look after the household. Luckily i have a reasonable salary and I can work from home if need be, but it seems unfair. While working middle income people work hard and try to keep things going, struggle, scrimp and save and make do, some lazy so and sos (not all, just some), don't work and get everything taken care of, allowances, house. It makes me annoyed!
On the other hand, i do think that we are very lucky that our health care is free. i have private insurance through work, but martin doesn't, and he is still getting excellent treatment.
C

Girlfriend to Martin 49 years old at diagnosis
Diagnosed with SCC unknown primary June 2008.
Cancer found in single node Stage N2A (3 to 6cm).
Tonsilectomy 16th june, Radical modified neck dissection left side 30th june.
30 TX radiotherapy ended 9th October
First comparative study scan came back clear