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Re: Medicare coverage of post-reconstruction MRI
Thank you maggie15. I’ve been a long time nurse that worked in jobs that required me to work with many insurance billers, coders, and UM departments. Oh, I know insurances, to be sure! I never had an issue with my private insurance, but being new to Medicare, I was unaware that this wouldn’t be covered. I’ve escalated the issue in the hospital billing department, and have reached out to my PS office. I may try my secondary payer, just to talk to a person who actually knows insurance billing and coverage. I know you don’t get that at Medicare.
Re: Zometa side effects
@tougholdcrow and @AJ Thank you both! It's a relief to hear some positives so I can get my mind off of the negative!
Re: Zometa side effects
@marcials1 I’ve had one Zometa infusion and felt fine after. Maybe tired but that could be the Xeloda
AJ
Re: Zometa side effects
marcials1. I've had one infusion of Zometa and it knocked me on my butt for a few days. I would not call it "awful pain," more like flu-ish. But I'm very grateful to have a drug that's building my poor old bones up to help fight against the invader, even if it's a heavy weapon to hoist. As I always think, it's better than the alternative! I have heard that the first infusion is the worst.
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
happy birthday Bella! Love to all ! Mae~. How are things?
micmel
Re: Success Stories!
Just hit my 10 year anniversary. So much has happened, I'm so grateful to still be here. I
metoo14
Re: Starting Chemo May and June 2024 Support Thread
@Love4All @sarahjunefox @justsnapd8 Thank you all so much for the kind, encouraging words! It is wonderful to have such a group of understanding women to rely on. I felt immensely better after reading yhour comments. I appreciate the advice!
Re: Starting Chemo May and June 2024 Support Thread
@justsnapd8 Glad to hear you are doing well so far. Do you take the anti-nausea meds before you need them? As a preventive measure? Our stomachs walk a fine line between Imodium and Miralax!
@Love4All Yes, we are on the same treatment. I wish my tastebuds were back to normal, but not quite. Would you say the treatments side affects stayed similar or worsened each time? I go for my second next week. Mine is a recurrence after 26 years. I did not have chemo the first time around, just radiation. Found out that radiation doesn't happen a second time. I'm sure enjoying feeling well for now!
bythebay
Re: Calling all TNs
@cookie54 thank you! I so look forward to a NED pet scan in my future lol… but I’ll take no new progressions too. Appreciate the good vibes from all.
