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NEDenise · 10-04-2011, 07:04 AM

Hi all!
Like Rhonda, I'm relatively new to the whole survivor thing, but so far BC/BS (Personal Choice PPO) has paid for everything. I do have to pay a co-pay when I see the onc, but nothing for tests, infusion, bloodwork.
Not sure what the copay will be for surgery this time, but last time, I think it was $75. May be different this time because I'm an in-patient, not an out-patient.
They also sent my neulasta injections by special messenger to my home each time for self injection.
I've been very happy so far...hope the good feelings continue!
Good thread, Lani!
Stay Strong Everyone!
Denise
PS- just remembered... my BC/BS does pay for bras, but does not pay for wigs

10-04-2011, 07:04 AM	#11
NEDenise Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Philly Suburbs Posts: 1,709	Re: can people chime in as to what insurance companies they have and what troubles Hi all! Like Rhonda, I'm relatively new to the whole survivor thing, but so far BC/BS (Personal Choice PPO) has paid for everything. I do have to pay a co-pay when I see the onc, but nothing for tests, infusion, bloodwork. Not sure what the copay will be for surgery this time, but last time, I think it was $75. May be different this time because I'm an in-patient, not an out-patient. They also sent my neulasta injections by special messenger to my home each time for self injection. I've been very happy so far...hope the good feelings continue! Good thread, Lani! Stay Strong Everyone! Denise PS- just remembered... my BC/BS does pay for bras, but does not pay for wigs __________________ 1/11-needle biopsy 2/11-Lumpectomy/axillary node dissection - Stage 3c, ER/PR-14/17 nodes 3/11 - Post-op staph infection,cellulitis, lymphedema,seroma,ARRRGH! 4/12/11-A/C x 4, then T/H x 4, H only,Q3 weeks 8/26/11 finished Taxol!!! 10/7/11 mastectomy/DIEP recon 11/11 radiation x28 1/12/12 1st CANCER-VERSARY! 1/12 Low EF/Herceptin "Holiday" :( 2/12 EF up - Back on Herceptin, heart meds 4/2/1212 surgery to repair separated incision from DIEP recon 6/8/12 Return to work :) 6/17/12 Fall, shatter wrist,surgery to repair/insert plate :( 7/10/12 last Herceptin 7/23/12 Brain Mets %$&#! 3cm and 1cm 8/10/12 Gamma knife surgery, LOTS of steroids;start H/Tykerb 8/23/12 Back to work 12/20/12 Injure back-3 weeks in wheel chair 1/12/13 2nd CANCER-VERSARY! 1/14/13 herniate disk in back - surgery to repair 1/27/13 Radiation necrosis - edema in brain - back on steroids - but not back to work - off balance, poor cordination in right arm 5/3/13 Start Avastin to shrink necrosis 5/10/13 begin weaning steroids 6/18/13 Brain MRI - Avastin seems to be working! 6/20/13 quarterly CT - chest, abdomen, pelvis - All Clear! 7/5/13 finally off steroids!! 7/7/13 joined the ranks of the CHEMO NINJAS I am now Tekuto Ki Ariku cancer assassin! 7/13/13 Symptoms return - back on steroids 7/26/13 Back on Avastin - try again! 8/26/13 Not ready to return to classroom yet :( But I CAN walk without holding onto things! :) 9/9/13 Brain MRI - fingers crossed “ Life is a grindstone, and whether it grinds you down or polishes you up is for you, and you alone, to decide. ” – Cavett Robert