This year has had its ups and downs, but fortunately it is ending on a high note.
Yesterday, I had an appointment for blood work and a consultation with my oncologist. All looks good, my oncologist is very happy with my progress and the tumor markers in the blood are now very, very low. That's a good sign.
But best of all, I also picked up my Tagrisso from the RUSH pharmacy and I didn't have to pay a dime - no deductible, no copay, nothing! What a relief!
Unbeknownst to Doug and me, family members from both sides were making calculations for what they could sacrifice to help us pay for this drug if insurance didn't cover it. Can't tell you how moving that is. We are so lucky to have such wonderful families on both sides.
Next appointment will be Jan. 25 and will include the works: CAT scan to lungs, MRI to brain and to lower spine (found a small lesion there last time that helps explain the numbness in my left foot and lower leg) as well as the usual blood work and consultation with Dr. B.
Between getting access to Tagrisso from Michigan to the huge improvements that occurred in my last scans to finding out the Tagrisso will be 100% covered by my insurance, this year has definitely ended strong.
Thank you for all of your support and concern throughout this year and prior years. It means a lot to know people are following this blog and are interested in what's going on with me. I hope it also provides hope and inspiration to others in one way or another.
May you all have a very Happy New Year with good health and much happiness in 2016.
3 comments:
Oh wow, what an outstanding report, DonnaLee! So grateful for all your good news, and moved by the generosity of your families. Strains of "With A Little Help From My Friends" echo in my mind....
Keeping you & Doug in big love & light, with hugs, smiles, and wishes for a joyful New Year comin' atcha!
Such great news going into the new year!!!
Great news! Curious as to what insurance you have that covers tagrisso 100%. My mom is supposed to start on it but we are having issues around cost because her insurance will not pay.
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