I saw my oncologist today and she gave me the GOOD news that all my scans and tests have come back clear (phew) so that means that I definitely will not need radiation after my chemo. HURRAY!!!
I got all my questions answered and signed my consent for treatment today. I start chemo on Friday (Dec. 30th) at 8:20am. I should be at the hospital for about 3 hours or so and was told to bring lots of things to read/do. I left today with 4 prescriptions and 1 for a wig. Kurt and I were told that the one needle that I need to take for my white blood count is almost $3000.00 per needle and I need 8!!! My benefits cover 90% so I pay the remaining 10%. REALLY?! Now I'm not complaining about our health care system because after a preemie, a child in Sick Kids and now this I feel very lucky to live here but.....life sustaining medicine for chemo patients being over $20 000.00. Holy smokes. Our pharmacist is amazing and is helping us out with options for covering the other 10%. I get to pick up all my new meds tomorrow as I have to take my anti-nausea stuff Friday morning before my first treatment.
My chemo cycle will be from Dec. 30 - April 6 then I am off to South Carolina for our annual family holiday. The doctor says I'll be tired but should be okay to go - that's all I needed to hear.
I'm feeling anxious to get this chemo party started but also just want to get going. The sooner I start, the sooner I'm done. Fingers crossed I am one of the lucky ones who can tolerate it fairly well. My oncologist seems to think I will do okay.
Yay to no Radiation!!!! That is great news...and I am glad that they are getting you started on chemo now...that has happened pretty fast. The extra med should be covered no probelm, my Mom had NO extra coverage and there was an organization that paid it for her...thank god! I am sure it will be the same for you, but let me know if for some reason it isn't and I can get the information for you. I remember them calling my Mom back immediately about it. Also, have you gone to Hopesprings for a wig yet? I assume you may have some coverage for one, but it might be 'fun' to have more than one and they had some really nice/ stylish ones when we went. hugs, kisses and I can't wait to arrive in Kitchener...one more month!
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