Nancy B Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 I have had 12 chemo sessions (Taxol) and tomorrow will have a bone scan and a CT (lung, abdomen & pelvic) on Wedn. The sclc has spread to my pelvic area and I am having pain in my lower back and my right knee wants to give out sometimes. The pain could be from the Zometa. Since insurance won't pay for a PET (they will pay to stage sclc but not to restage it????) My doc is going to see how the scans come out and if need be my husband and I will pay for the PET ourselves. I feel we need a target to aim for in treating this. Would appreciate any and all prayers. Thanks Nancy B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lc46 Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Sorry to hear about the mets to the pelvis- Can they do radiation to shrink it and help with the pain? Insurance companies.... Dar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Sorry you are not having an easy time right now. Cannot believe the insurance company!!! gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 My prayers are with you Nancy. There is always hope. Thanks for posting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilliBr1 Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Sorry to hear it has spread, you are in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Praying for you Nancy. Also praying that that insurance company do right by you. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Nancy, You have my prayers. I am sorry you are in pain and hope they can find a remedy for that soon. I think about and pray for you often. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Nancy,just want you to know that you have my prayers. Hugs, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb73 Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Nancy, You have my prayers. I hope that the pain is resolved, and hope that the insurance company comes through for you. All good thoughts, Barbara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloesmom Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Nancy, You are always in my thoughts and prayers. Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchurchi Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Nancy, Prayers coming your way. Insurance refused to pay for Alan's last PET scan, but his drs called my insurance company and explained why Alan needed it, maybe your Dr. could at least try. I think the insurance companies do whatever they can to avoid paying for tests until someone pushes a little harder. Please keep us posted on your resuls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patti B Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Nancy- Sending lots of prayers and positive vibes your way. Hope they can get all this resolved. I hate insurance companies!!! Hugs - Patti B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 I have been thinking of you Nancy. I hope you can fight your insurance company. Sending good thoughts your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teriw Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Nancy, I'm so glad to see you post -- hoping for improvement on your scans. Definitely saying prayers for you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 So sorry to hear about the mets to the pelvis. My mom got fairly quick relief from radiation to her bone mets--and they've been gone for more than a year! Hopefully you will have a similar good result. Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovesLife Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 So sorry to hear you are in pain ... many prayers being sent for you (and praying that the insurance companies grow a conscience). Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Gosh darn it, I hate to hear the "pain" word. I hope they find something to eliminate the pain and that your scans bring good results. Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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