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Re: Just diagnosed
Just joined this club - never wanted to be here - still waiting on molecular sequencing, and as of yesterday the insurance pre-authorization for Faslodex and Kisqali. Waiting sucks.
Re: Bone Mets Thread
I had to watch Alien last weekend in honor of my chestbursting met. The CT scan like I mentioned, its downright frightening. It seems to have stopped growing and doesnt hurt so I guess we will see what we will see. @sunshine99 I also had some strange shortness of breath but that seems to have passed - I do get some pain in the left (non cancer) breast so it must be pressing on a nerve. But its a huge knock to self confidence in taking a shower with a messed up leg, this mess on my chest and no hair. Surely nothing else can go wrong!
I love a Doris Day and Rock Hudson flick to cheer me up, and watched sooooo many over lockdown. I love the ones he did with Douglas Sirk and the future Mrs Angela Channing like All that Heaven Allows, and then the one where he helps her cause shes blind. Its just all so vibrant the colors. Ive also been watching 70s series like Columbo - its so brown! BUt its also very comforting and non stressful.
sondraf
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
Deleted previous posts. Longer way of saying, fridge, too full, bought too much. Throwing excess stuff out of fridge, leaving freezer taped up until I finish eating that, no more shopping. Organizing each. Laundry and chores for today, playing star wars music.
Trying out a nutritional great value bowl, see how it tastes, later eggs, lentils and beefless ground, not sure how I am making it. Other than that, going out with DB was nice, both nephews came and niece, older DB carried in my groceries. Always appreciate that.
Weekend plans include full on house clean, movie watching and that is about it. May also get used to riding the regular bus as well, it is free off peak hours, might as well take advantage. Save paratransit for hospital and other trips.
Hoping everyone has a good day, in pockets for those who need it. I am happier with this post. Need to condense what I am saying, good place to practice this.
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!