Good News.....
I just returned from Dr. Goldman's office and he said my serum light chain results had improved dramatically and were now in normal range. Better yet for me , when I told him if he needed to do a bone marrow biopsy I would like it before the end of Nov. when I lose my St. John insurance. He said with my good lab results I didn't need one.
Now for the bad news, my insurance decided after 6 months they were no longer covering my Revlimid. If I wanted it I would have to pay for it myself at over $6000 a month. I filled out a form to see if Celgene would give it to me through a special program they have. So please pray they will give it to me and soon.
Sorry that it took so long for me to post but my internet connection has been out ever since we had a severe thunderstorm here Aug. 24th. I had Comcast out here twice and they were unable to get me connected to my main computer. Finally I talked to a great tech on the phone who got me connected to my laptop and told me how to use my wireless connection without being hooked up to a computer. She thinks my ethernet card may have been damaged during the storm. Unfortunately the ethernet card appears to be connected to my motherboard. I decided to get a wireless connection for my computer as we plan on going wireless soon. Oakland County will be offering free wireless to everyone sometime in 2008, as soon as they finish the connections.
About Me
- Eve
- I am 63 years old and was diagnosed with multiple myeloma on Feb 15,2005 at age 57. I was undergoing an autologous stem cell transplant.(SCT) I had my stem cells harvested in May 06 but due to complications I did not, nor do I plan to have the transplant. Added note: NEVER say NEVER; I am going to complete my sct starting Feb 15th 2011. I worked as a RN until going on disability in Dec. 04. I am the one with black top on. I am with my sisters Sylvia & MaryLou
3 comments:
Eve,
It might not be time to give up on your insurance company yet. Often they decline coverage, or stop covering a treatment, hoping that the patient will give up (and perhaps die).
But they all have an appeal procedure, which should be available to you. Celgene has a patient advocate who may be able to help you with this too.
Best of luck and congratulations on your excellent labs.
Don
Don,
I know that and my Doctor has appealed, but I think by the time is settled I will no longer be insured by them. My cobra ends 11/30/08. I will be getting BCBS to cover me until I am eligible for medicare in April.
Thanks for your comment.
Eve
Love the good news sis. You sure are a tough cookie,as you have always been.I pray that the insurance will change and take care of you. Love ya bunches hope to see you soon.Congratulations ,keep up the good health.
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