Thursday, May 27, 2010
Cladribine: Chpt. II
Got a nice list of sites from Drugs.com and some great ideas brainstorming w/ a friend of mine. Time to get to work.
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Cladribine: The Battle Begins.
My Oncologist said I'm doing great and was very pleased to hear that my vision has remained good, if not improved.
We discussed Cladribine, and he agrees with me that we should try it. He does believe we're going to have trouble convincing the insurance co. to cover it. The drug isn't exactly available at the discount store. It must be infused at a hospital, and one last draw back, I have to sign a release. It lowers the blood count. So, I could die of an infection. Yeehaw!!!
We did put in for it through their computer. They said it shouldn't take very long for a reply.
I've already begun looking for assistance from the pharmaceutical co.'s.
I have confidence all will be fine :-).
We discussed Cladribine, and he agrees with me that we should try it. He does believe we're going to have trouble convincing the insurance co. to cover it. The drug isn't exactly available at the discount store. It must be infused at a hospital, and one last draw back, I have to sign a release. It lowers the blood count. So, I could die of an infection. Yeehaw!!!
We did put in for it through their computer. They said it shouldn't take very long for a reply.
I've already begun looking for assistance from the pharmaceutical co.'s.
I have confidence all will be fine :-).
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
A Little More Info. and......
Well, they didn't tell me that the price they quoted was for a 6 month supply! We found out when I received my shipment yesterday. It's $1700 regardless. But, we feel....better. Hope the rise in Blood Pressures didn't do any permanent damage :-).
Monday, May 17, 2010
My taxes paid for me to Pay THIS
We found out from Cigna today that my Interferon is ready to be shipped out. Our Co-Pay for having a disease I didn't exactly beg for? $1076.13!!! FOR ONE STINKIN' MONTH!!!!!!
How do the insurance exec's live with themselves? And, how is this legal? Oh! The right lobbyist, the right politician, the right price. I forgot.
Hmm. I thought that all along
I read an article in the local paper this morning about a study showing a link between Attention Deficit Disorders and pesticides used on fruits and vegetables. Ya know, I've been saying for a long time now that consuming foods that have pesticides, parasiticides, nematocides, not to mention artificial growth hormones, etc on/in them can't be good for humans. I mean, getting something in our bodies that kills living organisms? What are we? Duh! And, does the growth hormone know to rule us out
I do realize these products, by the time they reach us, are in small amt.'s. But, if we start putting these things in our bodies when we're children, and they don't all get eliminated from our bodies from the start, what happens when they add up in 30+ yrs.? Cancer? Downs Syndrome? Erdheim-Chester Disease (had to throw that in)? These things are not among those God intended for us to consume, and there's been a rise in the disease rate over the yrs. Hmm!
Yes. I realize that there are six billion plus people on this planet to feed. I also know that farmers are really painted into a corner trying to produce enough for the population, and that problem is compounded when pests, diseases, fungi, etc. are thrown in to the mix, not to mention waiting a couple or more yrs. for animals to grow to maturity.
I'm not saying I've got the answers. I have noticed how much healthier I am since I began eating as much "organic" as we can afford, though.
It's a huge, difficult problem. But, there's got to be a better way.
By the by, if you want to put me to the test, eat an organic egg and compare it to a regular egg. Try organic milk, then regular milk. My wife and I have noticed that organic milk can be kept and consumed quite a ways beyond its expiration date. Try that w/ regular milk.
I do realize these products, by the time they reach us, are in small amt.'s. But, if we start putting these things in our bodies when we're children, and they don't all get eliminated from our bodies from the start, what happens when they add up in 30+ yrs.? Cancer? Downs Syndrome? Erdheim-Chester Disease (had to throw that in)? These things are not among those God intended for us to consume, and there's been a rise in the disease rate over the yrs. Hmm!
Yes. I realize that there are six billion plus people on this planet to feed. I also know that farmers are really painted into a corner trying to produce enough for the population, and that problem is compounded when pests, diseases, fungi, etc. are thrown in to the mix, not to mention waiting a couple or more yrs. for animals to grow to maturity.
I'm not saying I've got the answers. I have noticed how much healthier I am since I began eating as much "organic" as we can afford, though.
It's a huge, difficult problem. But, there's got to be a better way.
By the by, if you want to put me to the test, eat an organic egg and compare it to a regular egg. Try organic milk, then regular milk. My wife and I have noticed that organic milk can be kept and consumed quite a ways beyond its expiration date. Try that w/ regular milk.
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Friday, May 14, 2010
Judgement on Cladribine
Well, I'll hear the verdict on Cladribine Thursday. Got an appt. w/ my Oncologist. Provided the possibilities are good, I just hope the insurance co. >:-( doesn't get in the way.
AND, since we don't need healthcare reform (ya know, it bein' Socialist and all), I wonder what a life is worth to a lobbyist and how much that would change if it were their life. It blows my mind how a persons conscience can allow them to choose such an occupation!
AND, since we don't need healthcare reform (ya know, it bein' Socialist and all), I wonder what a life is worth to a lobbyist and how much that would change if it were their life. It blows my mind how a persons conscience can allow them to choose such an occupation!
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Headaches
Hope it's not a problem. But, I've had headaches for the last seven days. Not bad. Just irritating and right over my eyes to the middle of the top of my forehead. It's probably just the pollen. It would be stupid, though, to leave them out of my next update w/ my doc, huh?
Took my bride to "The Chef's Table" for brunch after church for Mother's Day. She had the "Low Country Benedict" w/ shrimp and a grit cake. I've had it before. Mmm-mmm!! I had the Bacon, Cheddar and Tomato Quiche w/ Quesadilla soup. We left very satisfied as usual.
Oh! And Curry gave her a cute Mother's day card :-).
Took my bride to "The Chef's Table" for brunch after church for Mother's Day. She had the "Low Country Benedict" w/ shrimp and a grit cake. I've had it before. Mmm-mmm!! I had the Bacon, Cheddar and Tomato Quiche w/ Quesadilla soup. We left very satisfied as usual.
Oh! And Curry gave her a cute Mother's day card :-).
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
MARS?!!!!
I don't know where this one should go. But, I have to say something.
Scientists are looking into Terra Forming Mars! We've worked really hard at being irresponsible with this planet and have done a good job. People treat Earth like it's disposable. When this planet is used up, we just go to K-mart and buy another one, Right? That shows how thoughtless humans are where the population in general is taken into consideration. But, the REALLY bad personality trait? Many of the occupants of this planet don't even care about the tremendous mess that's being left for their children. Many people won't recycle. They throw trash from their auto windows, drive Hummers and the like in spite of the economy, the price of gas and the worsening environment.
And we deserve the responsibility of civilizing another planet whose health we can ignore? Geez! We're even busy trashing up space with spent satellites, left over lunar landing parts, etc.
I think the human race has earned the right to sit right here on this rock until it can be straightened out and cleaned up. If we can't accomplish that, then, barring God's intervention, we deserve to flicker and fade out with this orb. We painted ourselves into this corner. Why should we be able to simply do the same to another world?
Scientists are looking into Terra Forming Mars! We've worked really hard at being irresponsible with this planet and have done a good job. People treat Earth like it's disposable. When this planet is used up, we just go to K-mart and buy another one, Right? That shows how thoughtless humans are where the population in general is taken into consideration. But, the REALLY bad personality trait? Many of the occupants of this planet don't even care about the tremendous mess that's being left for their children. Many people won't recycle. They throw trash from their auto windows, drive Hummers and the like in spite of the economy, the price of gas and the worsening environment.
And we deserve the responsibility of civilizing another planet whose health we can ignore? Geez! We're even busy trashing up space with spent satellites, left over lunar landing parts, etc.
I think the human race has earned the right to sit right here on this rock until it can be straightened out and cleaned up. If we can't accomplish that, then, barring God's intervention, we deserve to flicker and fade out with this orb. We painted ourselves into this corner. Why should we be able to simply do the same to another world?
Sunday, May 2, 2010
A Little Sweat'll Do Wonders
Saturday, I decided it was time to get the yard ready for the improvements we want to make. So, I spread organic fertilizer, bone meal, blood meal and potting soil over our garden. I then borrowed my neighbors big tiller and went to work. I tilled the garden 1st, then the hill behind our house that I have plans for.
The party continued as I planted corn, beans, zucchini squash and a couple of 'maters.
Got some Hostas my neighbor gave me in the ground, too.
I'm tired and sore here on the following day. There's something about hard work and accomplishing a job, though.
Told ya this disease wasn't gonna beat me!
The party continued as I planted corn, beans, zucchini squash and a couple of 'maters.
Got some Hostas my neighbor gave me in the ground, too.
I'm tired and sore here on the following day. There's something about hard work and accomplishing a job, though.
Told ya this disease wasn't gonna beat me!
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