Kat, an update?

glenda_al

15 years ago

Thinking about you!

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kacram
15 years ago
Thanks Glenda
The stem cell transplant is on. A little disappointing news the tumor size is basically the same, I was hoping it would be smaller. He said the transplant will give me a few more years.
But it's okay to do the transplant! Hopefully they get the approval from the insurance company within the next day or two so we can keep the schedule. They can't send the request for approval until all the results of the tests are done.
Georgysmom
15 years ago
YEAH!!!! on the transplant. Good luck with the insurance company.
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gemini40
15 years ago
Kat the transplant news is wonderful.Now the insurance companies have to approve , is there a time frame for all this to happen?
Keep up the great work Kat..we are all praying for you superwoman LOL !!!
heather_on
15 years ago
Great news Kat. At least the tumour didn't grow! Wishing you well with the transplant, a few more years is good, that gives them more time to find something else to work.
pam_25f
15 years ago
Just good wishes for you.
alisande
15 years ago
So glad to hear the transplant is a go!! Hope somebody in authority leans on the insurance company.....
User
15 years ago
Great news Kat, Hoping everything goes well. Keeping you in my prayers.
gadgets
15 years ago
And now the prayers start for the insurance company to approve the procedure very quickly.

Shirley
wanda_va
15 years ago
Kat, you are in my prayers each and every day, and I'm thrilled that the transplant is a go. Keep us posted, and we will keep praying. Hugs!
kacram
15 years ago
I was really hoping it would all be gone , The doc kept saying that the transplant should give me a few more years. a few more years? I was hoping for WAY more than a FEW more years! Oh well, one day at a time I guess! lol . this cancer is stubborn!

The doctor said that the insurance company has 5 days to do approvals. They have been paying for things on the way to the transplant, so I am pretty sure they will approve the procedure.

I have a blood clot around the port, which I guess is quite common. So I have to give my self two shots a day of a blood thinner. I had my debit card out to pay the copay, then I saw the balance and had to change it to my charge card! OUCH... lets just say I'm gong to voluntarily give my state a dollar or two when I go buy a lottery ticket! LOL
wish me luck! LOL

the caregiver situation is still stressing me out. I have to live in Seattle for a while and need someone to live with me. DH is 100% commission and gets no help from the bosses at work. He will be with me for a week or so and weekends, DS just had a job interview yesterday, but that doesn't mean he got the job (but who wouldn't hire such a cute guy!? lol) And the social worker has a list of agencies where you can hire a babysitter, but said most people can't afford that as they are very expensive. But I'm sure we will get it all worked out.

sorry for the TMI! LOL... just stressing..

thanks for the positive vibes! :D
sjerin
15 years ago
I'm sorry you are stressing about the care, Kat. I think that is one of the toughest things in our society these days: when a person in hurt, injured or elderly it is soooooo expensive to get help. (Any thoughts to contacting a church or college to find someone willing to stay for less? With a good google check, of course.) I wish I could stay with you. And I'm sorry that ol' tumor didn't disappear, but you just never know about new chemos, etc. Very glad to hear the transplant will happen! We'll keep praying for you. Hang in there!
mamatoad
15 years ago
Keeping you in my prayers!
patti43
15 years ago
Great news about the transplant. I'm sorry the tumor hadn't shrunk, but who knows what miracles the scientists may come up with in a few years. Keep your sweet little chin up. Lots of people praying and giving their best thoughts for you.
Jodi_SoCal
15 years ago
Ah, Kat, wish I could be there to give you a hug and help out. I was born in Seattle and have family there so it would be nice to go back for a while but I can't get away from work. Hope you find someone to help out.

Just keep saying to yourself ... and this too shall pass. It has gotten me though many trying times.

Jodi-

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