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  • walker2222
    walker2222 Member Posts: 558
    edited March 2011

    Elimar - Thanks for that explaintion, if rads sweep up the remain cancer and throw it in the trash ben it is well worth it.

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  • Meece
    Meece Member Posts: 19,483
    edited March 2011

    Isn't that the truth.

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  • elimar86861
    elimar86861 Member Posts: 7,416
    edited March 2011

    Good idea, Meece.  May we all be surviving 20 years from now.

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  • annettek
    annettek Member Posts: 1,640
    edited March 2011

    Lynn, OG and anyone I might have missed waiting on results and procedures...that pic of the two hands says it better than I can....we all care and love you all...none of us is alone in this journey...

    3jays- you ain't going nowhere...age is a spirit indeed

    And jo- your typo literally made me wet myself..I laughed that hard...I wish all the damn docs gave us the worst scenarios up front...scare the crap out of us and then we could find our own stages of reliefs throughout the processes-instead of what is often the reverse.

    and I am with Meece on this thread's name change in a couple of decades...a bunch of us 70 80 and 90 and beyond somethings dancing like nobody is watching:)

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  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 8,543
    edited March 2011

    annette - If we can find humor in all this mess - the better off we will be.  Sometimes my hands and brain don't make a good connection and I did not proofread like I usually do before hitting the submit button.

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  • annettek
    annettek Member Posts: 1,640
    edited March 2011

    oh jo- i loved it. I do that all the time and it is nuts because I also do it when TALKING:)

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  • walker2222
    walker2222 Member Posts: 558
    edited March 2011

    Jo - can you pat your head and rub your stomach, or is it rub your head pat your stomach? I don't think I can do either.

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  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 8,543
    edited March 2011
    Annette - I have to confess, I do it while talking too.  
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  • leisaparis
    leisaparis Member Posts: 587
    edited March 2011

    I can do it either way. Have always been talented like that...lol,lol,lol....

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  • Paula66
    Paula66 Member Posts: 1,728
    edited March 2011

    Hi all!  I got a weird call today and hope someone can help me.  It was a nurse from the insurance company who is now my case manager.  She seemed concerned about my recent stay at the hospital and asked me a few questions.  My concern is this.  Is this something I need to be leary about or is the heath insurance company really concerned about my health.  I now if I stay well during my treatment its less of a cost to them.  Or are they really concerned about my treatment.  I mean come on Ive been treated one way or another for cancer since Oct 2010.  But I land in the hospital this weekend and get a call.  Any comments or tips would be helpful on how to handle her on the next call.  She wasnt pushy I just have my back and be prepared for some slick insurance deal.   Thanks

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  • thefuzzylemon
    thefuzzylemon Member Posts: 2,630
    edited March 2011

    I'd be very nervous about that as well ... especially in this economy!!  You should be able to find information on their restrictions on the Web.  Or, you could call and ask to speak to a representative to inquire about laws and policies at the insurance company. 

    You could also request the information to be sent to you about your rights.

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  • OG56
    OG56 Member Posts: 897
    edited March 2011

    Paula, I have a division of United Health Care, and I have a nurse too who is there to make sure I am getting services needed etc. I have never really chosen to talk to her except yearly when I renew my premier cancer services through Sloan, it doesn't cost anything extra is just a way I think of keeping tabs. By going to one of their Cancer centers everything is paid for 100% no out of pocket or co-pays. Otherwise I don't know why she is calling...unless she is a specialist etc. I don't know how paranoid we need to be because they cannot cancel us anymore!

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  • SHAZBERNJESS
    SHAZBERNJESS Member Posts: 13
    edited March 2011

     ALL THOSE TEARS  WAITING TO FIND OUT WANT THIS BLEEDING MEANS,AND SOMETIMES IT HAPPENS BECAUSE OF TAMOXFEN,I HAVE GOT TO SEE THE DR NEXT WEEK BUT IT LOOKS GOOD,THANKS FOR YOU KIND MESSAGES WHEN I WAS AT MY WORST.

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  • Paula66
    Paula66 Member Posts: 1,728
    edited March 2011

    Thanks OG I forgot about that.  Hmmmm.

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  • lynniea
    lynniea Member Posts: 611
    edited March 2011

    Thanks all I need all the hugs.  I go to support group tonight.  Than start Chemo tomorrow.

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  • chelemybelle
    chelemybelle Member Posts: 21
    edited March 2011
    Just found this site.  I have been searching for side effects for herceptin.  Found a few sites but are a couple of years old.  I am 53 and was diagnosed last Jan./10.  I have had the chemo and radiation and now on 17 herceptin cycles.  I just had #13 last week.  I am soooooo tired and have very sore joints.  Nurses say this is not from the herceptin?  Been to family doctor (who is awesome) was sent to specialist (Rheumatology).  Had bone scan and found inflamation in areas that did not hurt??   Want to know if anyone here is in the same boat.Undecided
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  • mscal02
    mscal02 Member Posts: 522
    edited March 2011

    Hi Paula; As part of our insurance plan, we have a nurse that is there to answer all questions needed concerning the plan and treatments. I think the insurance company is trying to make sure that we stay as healthy as possible.I have Aetna .

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  • annettek
    annettek Member Posts: 1,640
    edited March 2011

    ok...now i am zipping between madly excited and terrified about the unknown in regards to tomorrow's exchange surgery...11.5 hours (not that I am counting or anything)

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  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 8,543
    edited March 2011

    annette - Take a deep breath and relax. This is something you have been looking forward to.  Don't overthink this thing it will just drive you crazy.  You are going to do so well - I will be there with you holding your hand and giving you that gentle hug when you need it.  You go girl! (That was my pep talk)  LOL

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  • Sandeeonherown
    Sandeeonherown Member Posts: 1,946
    edited March 2011

    annette- good luck tomorrow. Breathe ....breathe....breathe...one step ahead of the other

    Elimar- great explanation....I had such a visual as I was reading your explanaion...why can't the docs explain it like that????

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  • 3jaysmom
    3jaysmom Member Posts: 4,266
    edited March 2011

    thanx, jo. i'll be 61 on the 24th, so thats' only a little "ish:" and there's too many dear friends here to leave!     3jays

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  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 8,543
    edited March 2011

    3jays - So glad you are going to stay - we would miss you.

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  • Meece
    Meece Member Posts: 19,483
    edited March 2011

    Good luck tomrrow, Annettek.

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  • elimar86861
    elimar86861 Member Posts: 7,416
    edited March 2011
    annettek, Understandable to be excited and scared at the same time.  Hope the exchange surgery goes well.  We haven't had too many on this thread write about the whole expander/exchange option.  I am kind of curious how the healing goes after the exchange, so tell us your tale when you are up to it.
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  • Paula66
    Paula66 Member Posts: 1,728
    edited March 2011

    Good luck Annettek!  I just started my fills. 

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  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 8,543
    edited March 2011

    annette -  Good luck today.  Let us know how it goes.

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  • Sherryc
    Sherryc Member Posts: 5,938
    edited March 2011

    Annett breath and good luck with your exhange.  Keep us posted on your recovery, we will be here for you.

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  • elimar86861
    elimar86861 Member Posts: 7,416
    edited March 2011
    Any news, OG56?
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  • leisaparis
    leisaparis Member Posts: 587
    edited March 2011

    Annettek-good luck, I'll be thinking of you. All will turn out fine.

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  • leisaparis
    leisaparis Member Posts: 587
    edited March 2011

    chelemybelle - I was on Herceptin for a year. Didn't really have any side effects from it. I did however opt to do the weekly treatments instead of once every 3 weeks. Don't know if that made a difference or not. I just know it worked out best for me. Sorry I couldn't help you.

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