Chemo is covered! I was tired of pushing the oncology clinic to figure out the chemo-immunotherapy insurance but after my sister (Thank you!) encouraged me, I called one more time. It took some time on hold, which was a good sign, when I was finally told that they were working on it that day and that I’d get a call back from Finance. Now this rang a bell! On the first visit to the Oncology Department I’d been told by the receptionist that my insurance card was denied but not to worry, the Finance Department would figure it out. It had been a month of, no worry to escalating worry because with no insurance, there is no chemo.
Someone from the Finance Department called me within the hour and gave me the good news that it had been approved. My insurance company, Surest, is backed by the megalithic healthcare insurer, United Healthcare, but it is new and does things differently. Among other things, I have no copays. This seems to have stumped their regular processes. From what I understand Finance saw that it’s backed by United Healthcare and assumed the payment process works the same as a regular United Healthcare plan. It does not, I’m not sure how because those are details other people are paid to know. I might have a little bit of a grump about this and how long it took.
The Port of D’Arcy? 😉 For the next step, I had a successfully negative COVID test yesterday in preparation for the port installation scheduled for tomorrow, Monday, February 13.
The MRI guided biopsy Yup. I have one more tumor in the right breast. It’s in-situ, as in keeping to itself at this point, no fuzzy borders. My surgeon and I will discuss the results on Tuesday.
Naturopathic Oncologist She had some good advice. We went over my current supplements, eliminated some and increased a couple. To help with neuropathy and mouth sores from the treatments, she said to hold something cold in my hands and eat ice chips during treatments. This will help prevent the chemo from getting to those areas. I need to figure out how to keep my toes cold. Any ideas? She pointed out that the chemo is precisely designed to attack fast growing cells, like those in the tumors in my right breast. This is encouraging.
We took advice, again from my sister, and went for a walk on the beach. 😀
Deb, Rowan, and I send you LOVE, as well as healing energies!
🥰 Thank you Sifu Clair, Deb, and Rowan!
Sending you love and positive energy 🙏🙏🙏
Ah Minh! Thank you so much! ☺️
Your sister sounds like someone who knows you well and is batting a thousand so far. What a great feeling having your sister who is as determined as you to smooth this bumpy path out right now. Another bow to Sisters United…
xoxo
She indeed a gem!
PS Happy Valentines to you and your honey bunny, Matt!
Happy Valentine’s Day to you and Warren; enjoy the sunshine breaks we’re having today!
Happy Valentines day. Glad you and Matt went for a walk on the beach. Good advice Kirsten! So sorry that you had to go through such anxiety with your insurance but so glad that they came through. Hugs and prayers to you both.
Thank you, Rose! May you and Mike have some sunshine to enjoy where you are too! Kirsten has been amazing. 😘 There is talk of a visit. 🌟
Well I’ve never had any issues keeping my extremities cold but perhaps ice packs on the toes…..
I would have never thought about ice chips or even mouth sores happening. Definitely sounds like you have a knowledgeable team around you.
Good luck!
Love Heather
Thank you, Heather! Yeah, that might be the way. Happy Valentine’s-Birthday Day to you and Todd!
Love, D’Arcy
A beach walk is always a good thing!
👍🏻 😁