Off topic from fashion.......

[Keroppi2011]

Dear Lois and Sherilyn,

In the relative anonymity of the CC boards, you have no idea how much total strangers hold you in esteem. You have both been so helpful to others - informative and non-judgemental.

I hate it when bad things happen to such good people. But there are plenty of us out here rooting for you and wishing you the best.

[sherilyn70]

Dear Lois and Sherilyn,

In the relative anonymity of the CC boards, you have no idea how much total strangers hold you in esteem. You have both been so helpful to others - informative and non-judgemental.

I hate it when bad things happen to such good people. But there are plenty of us out here rooting for you and wishing you the best.

Thank you so much. [emoji171]

 

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[luvscruising2007]

I was thinking Sherilyn was a God send for Lois, a support group all by herself. And, Sherilyn, wishing you strength and healing as you go thorough your journey.

 

It is good to know, Lois, that you do not have to face a major financial burden as you go through your treatment.

 

Keep positive and plan cruises and all will be well. How could it be any other way. You have so many rooting for you. Take care.

Edited July 26, 2016 by luvscruising2007

[elycelynne]

Lois, I'm so sorry to hear what you've been diagnosed with, but glad that it's the best kind to have if you have to get it and that it's treatable with pills. My sister in Israel was just recently diagnosed with ALL and has been in the hospital for over a month now.

 

For all of you who are going through your own cancer battles, I wish you strength and good thoughts.

[awhfy]

Good news Lois!

[Jan_In_Maine]

Lois - I haven't been on the fashion board for probably over a year and was quite dismayed to see your post ... I'm so sorry to hear about the cancer .... I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. I'm glad (if that's the proper word to use) that it is a type that will allow you to be treated and to have a long life.

 

You have always been gracious to others (myself included) and havee always been one of the kindest posters on the fashion boards .... I wish you all the best. Jan

[sprint180]

Oh wow these last two weeks are nothing but bad news. I'll be praying for you and Oh my goodness the price of those pills. That is ridiculous.

[Lois R]

Oh wow these last two weeks are nothing but bad news. I'll be praying for you and Oh my goodness the price of those pills. That is ridiculous.

 

Hi.....the good news is my cancer is treatable and not terminal. And

that I will have access to the CO-PAY Program for reasonably priced

meds.

[jnc411]

Hi Lois, and Sharlin I just saw your post, I have not been on the boards for awhile. You have my thoughts and prayers. I have had cancer also, for me it was melanoma, I had surgery, I am now considered cancer free, my husband has also had cancer a very aggressive form of cancer, he was in treatment for several years, he is now doing well ...so it is something you can fight...We also got medication financial assistance. When you are going through a bad patch, just take it one day at a time, that is my best advice. And remember your friends on CC are thinking of you.

Keep strong and keep fighting.

God Bless

Cori

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[Sandy Sails]

So very sorry to hear that you have to go through this! My thoughts and prayers are with you Lois, as you enter this new phase of your life. Here on CC you are the epitome of the strong, independant woman, living out the life of many peoples' dreams. Keep that strength as you learn how to incorporate your new reality into your day-to-day life. And also remember that you have MANY friends here at CC ready and willing to give you all the emotional support you need on those days when you just can't quite wrap your hands around your own inner strength. ;)

 

To Lois, sherilyn70, dulcimergirl, and anyone/everyone here on CC who is dealing with Cancer...“The human spirit is stronger than anything that can happen to it.” – C.C. Scott

 

Bonnie says it all for me! Lois, sending you best wishes and glad you're being a brave soldier. You're my favorite poster on this site! ;) Sherilyn and dulcimergirl, I've been following your stories for awhile now and think about you often. You're both so brave!

[Lois R]

Bonnie says it all for me! Lois, sending you best wishes and glad you're being a brave soldier. You're my favorite poster on this site! ;) Sherilyn and dulcimergirl, I've been following your stories for awhile now and think about you often. You're both so brave!

 

Sandy, you are so sweet:)...thanks for the kind words.:)

[cruisemom42]

Hi.....the good news is my cancer is treatable and not terminal. And

that I will have access to the CO-PAY Program for reasonably priced

meds.

 

Great news and keep a positive spirit. :)

[VennDiagram]

LoisR thanks for sharing the good report with us! It sounds like you are already getting great care, and help. That's great to hear!

[Lois R]

I had my Dr's appointment yesterday and the results are what he said

it would be...CML. Going forward I will see the Doc once a month

for them to take blood. I will start the pills next week and he said the

blood count should reduce...and reduce again...etc....and within a year

it should be a "normal number"......lets see how the pills work and if

I should have any side effects, etc.

 

I want to thank everyone again (Sherylin, especially to you;))

[sherilyn70]

I had my Dr's appointment yesterday and the results are what he said

it would be...CML. Going forward I will see the Doc once a month

for them to take blood. I will start the pills next week and he said the

blood count should reduce...and reduce again...etc....and within a year

it should be a "normal number"......lets see how the pills work and if

I should have any side effects, etc.

 

I want to thank everyone again (Sherylin, especially to you;))

I'm glad it came back as expected. I'm also glad that i could help you with this. [emoji4]

 

I hope you have very little side effects from the treatment and tolerate it well. Most of all i hope it does its job.

 

 

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[JanetMarie]

Hey there Lois, this is Janet from Connecticut. We were in touch way back when, years ago. I've been off the boards for some time and I just came back on today. I'm so sorry to hear of your initial news, but I am relieved to hear of your recent posting wherein you just returned from the doctor and there is some good news, perhaps over the next year or so for you. Hope you stay positive as you always have been and I know that you will be. You are in my thoughts and in my nightly prayers. Be well, my friend. Love, Janet.

[Lois R]

Hi Janet:)....thanks for the good wishes......great to see you again.

 

Sherylin, I still haven't started my meds yet but I called my insurance

company and I hope they don't know what they are talking about:eek:

You remember I told you the gal at the Cancer Center said they would

be no more than 25.00/month.....well, the gal at BC/BS said it looked

like they will be 480.00/month:confused:

I am hoping she gave me incorrect information......I am still waiting

to hear from the "specialty pharmacy".....it is a process for sure to

get the pills.....

[sherilyn70]

The person at the insurance company probably had no idea about those discounts. Trust the social worker and the hospital, they do this far more often. I also found the specialty pharmacy usually understands the discounts as well from the drug companies so ask them as well. Every day reps unfortunately know little about cancer and our meds, she just read you an answer from her little database.

 

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[Lois R]

Thanks for the reply:)

 

I did find out these meds have to be overnighted to me......they cannot

be picked up at the local CVS.

 

And I will speak with Social Worker about it......I am sure you are right.:)

[sherilyn70]

Thanks for the reply:)

 

I did find out these meds have to be overnighted to me......they cannot

be picked up at the local CVS.

 

And I will speak with Social Worker about it......I am sure you are right.:)

Caremark specialty definitely knows all about the savings plans.

 

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[Lois R]

Caremark specialty definitely knows all about the savings plans.

 

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Hi again...they do? I must not have gotten the right person.

 

And today, well, I was on the phone with my Dr's office, the pharmaceutical

company AND the pharmacy:eek:

I don't know who made me more upset......pick one.....I wish the Dr's

office would have told me it could take 2 full weeks to get everything

done.

Red Tape and BS......I was on the verge of tears but it seems it is now

all going forward.

[sherilyn70]

Yeah, i get used to the red tape. Thankfully i go to a large and very experienced cancer hospital so they know the ins and outs very well and are ready to counter the insurance company instantly. I'm still not sure if they've approved my current chemo that I'm supposed to start on Tuesday yet... and it's been 2 weeks. It's Aetna holding mine up since the chemo i agreed to is administered by iv at the hospital.

 

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[Lois R]

Hi,,,,,hope you are having a good weekend.:)

 

I spoke with the Social Worker on Friday and I am hoping to get a call

from the Specialty Pharmacy tomorrow. She said if I don't hear from them

to call them Tuesday.

She did tell me the approval for this medication is for 1 year and then

I will have to reapply.....I will worry about that part next summer:eek:

[sherilyn70]

Hi,,,,,hope you are having a good weekend.:)

 

I spoke with the Social Worker on Friday and I am hoping to get a call

from the Specialty Pharmacy tomorrow. She said if I don't hear from them

to call them Tuesday.

She did tell me the approval for this medication is for 1 year and then

I will have to reapply.....I will worry about that part next summer:eek:

Reapplying is much simpler since they already did all the work to justify it. All they have to do is show it is working. They'll also start the process automatically so that you don't miss any doses.

 

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Edited August 7, 2016 by sherilyn70

[CARNIVALCRUISE3]

I'm so sorry about your diagnosis, but glad that it is treatable. You're in my prayers.