Wow, some amazing news! Seven years after symptoms began, six years after getting a diagnosis, and nearly six years of being on a shit ton of drugs, I am (surprisingly) done with chemo! Well… at least I hope I am. This disease has at least a 40% chance of recurrence, and “22% [of those afflicted] … Continue reading I’m … Done?
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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
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