Gary - thanks for sharing all your knowledge - I was very interested to hear what you had to say as I have heard so many different opinions on this topic...

But I think the most important thing you said was regarding why it's so important to go to a CCC - all of my primary treatment has been at MD Anderson and although it's not always easy to do all that travel, not to mention the cost that insurance doesn't cover, I have never regretted that decision. And I saw the difference first hand when I had my first US at a local community hospital and it was a disaster!

Lisa - not sure how much all this discussion has helped you, but hopefully it has given you some additional information on the topic!