Pyramids

Wow, four months since I last posted here. No news is good news, right? I saw the oncologist in April. He echoed nearly verbatim my thoughts about chemo: that stopping now just because the insurance won’t pay vs. having clinical data over a year showing good response with reduced administration isn’t the wisest course of … Continue reading Pyramids →

I’m FULL of Surprises!

I saw the concierge dermatologist a couple of weeks ago regarding my hair loss. Wow, what a nice guy. And really knowledgeable. He got up close and personal with my scalp and a lighted magnifier of some sort and said that my scalp doesn’t look normal. “I was not expecting to see what I’m seeing.” … Continue reading I’m FULL of Surprises! →

Quick Update

My oncologist met with a physician from my insurance company, known as a “peer to peer” review. And they denied coverage for my chemo right then and there before he was even off the phone. "It's experimental. We don't cover experimental treatments." He’s filing an appeal but I’m not hopeful. On the one hand, I … Continue reading Quick Update →

Doctor Round Up

Long time no blog! I guess like most things, no news is good news. I’ve had several doctors’ appointments since July. The concierge endocrinologist (Dr. S) told me because of my “complicated health history,” she wanted to see me monthly for the next several months. She’s a bit quirky and is incredibly thorough. I’ve seen … Continue reading Doctor Round Up →