Hi Helen,. Yes do agree. I had the lymph node test the day before surgery and why don't care they give us pain relief. Hubby had a tooth pulled and didn't feel it because of deadener for pain. Why don't we get the same before the actual treatment. I am so over needles. Go back to my core biopsy and maybe I can't tolerate pain as much as others but gee we put up with a fair bit. Airing my feelings . Don't want to sound negative but it is a big journey. Hoping all goes well for you and sending lots of hugs and hope your recovery goes good. Will catch you on the other side of surgery when we both can relax and say yes we are strong and look for lots of happy sunny days ahead. ?? ?? X