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Mary Anne in TX · 05-20-2008, 11:07 AM

Lee, I knew that it would save them money in the long run to keep me NED than to pay for the meds I'd have to take if Stage IV, but I don't know the statistics, etc to argue with.
I don't lose my cool with them, I just don't represent myself well sometimes when I'm mad or being dismissed. The crazy things I would say or more solicitous (sp) to them and not representing my real views well.
Two of the nurses and two of the insurance girls at the clinic had tried to get them to ok continuing last time. They still said no until Dr. K called them and talked to the pres. of the co. The letter I got sounded very final. Dr. K says he will call again, but he wants me to call them also. I just don't want to make matters worse. I'm really good with people except when it benefits ME!
Thank you for your suggestions. They are great ones. ma

05-20-2008, 11:07 AM	#3
Mary Anne in TX Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 2,357	Lee, I knew that it would save them money in the long run to keep me NED than to pay for the meds I'd have to take if Stage IV, but I don't know the statistics, etc to argue with. I don't lose my cool with them, I just don't represent myself well sometimes when I'm mad or being dismissed. The crazy things I would say or more solicitous (sp) to them and not representing my real views well. Two of the nurses and two of the insurance girls at the clinic had tried to get them to ok continuing last time. They still said no until Dr. K called them and talked to the pres. of the co. The letter I got sounded very final. Dr. K says he will call again, but he wants me to call them also. I just don't want to make matters worse. I'm really good with people except when it benefits ME! Thank you for your suggestions. They are great ones. ma __________________ MA in TX. Grateful for each and every day.... Diag. 12/05 at age 60 Stage II, Grade 3, 4.5 cm primary tumor ER/PR- Her2 +3 strongly positive Her2 by FISH 7.7 amplified vascular invasion Ki67 20% borderline Jan - March '06 Taxotere/Adriamycin X 3 to try to shrink tumor - it grew April '06 Rt Modified Radical Mas, 7 of 9 nodes positive April - Aug. '06 Herceptin/Taxol/Carboplatin X 8 (dose dense) Sept - Dec. '06 Navelbine/Herceptin x 8 (dose dense) Radiation & Herceptin Jan. 22 - March 1, 2007 Finished Herceptin Dec. 10 '08! One extra year. Port removed August, 2012. 8 1/2 years since diagnosis! 5 1/2 Years NED!