Good to hear things are progressing well, Linn.

Speaking of good news... YEEHAW!!! I have just returned from the Slicer-Dicer and, he is pleased with my progress, even as slight as it is, as it gives hope that the nerves will continue to awaken and/or regenerate. AND, the pathology reports are ALL negative!! The duct, the gland, the lymph nodes, the vocal cords... no tumours, no cancer.

The lump of scar tissue around the duct from the first operation has gone down and may disappear completely or it may (probably) not. But, hey, when yer as good lookin as me, it don't make no never mind.

However, on a sad note, I must inform you all that there will be Bodhran playing going on all night.

To all who posted in threads here at The Café and PM'd and phoned me, thanks. The last five months have been a bit rough (although not anywhere near as rough as for some other 'Cats) but your support and advice has meant a great deal to me.... sincerely, thank you all.