Judy-OK Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Had chemo again yesterday morning so thought with a sleepless night while still feeling somewhat normal I would update quickly because I may not feel like it for a week or so. The MRI showed no conclusive evidence of any new metastatic cancer ... this means I am still on board for a lumbar injection for my ruptured disk on the 18th. The CT scan showed that the cyberknife had eliminated the small tumor they aimed it at .. so the collapsed lung was not in vain. YIPEE!!!! The radiation oncologist wants me back to have PET scan again in a couple of months because I will have about 4 or 6 chemo treatments behind me and then he will determine whether he needs to perform more regular radiation or cyberknife to some area on and around my upper spine. Once again even though my white blood cell count was in the dumpster the insurance denied the Neulasta shot. I guess my doctors office must have gone to bat for me because they really want my white cell counts up when the lumbar injection takes place ... by the end of my 5 hours of chemo I was approved so I go back in tomorrow and get that injection. I drove to Tulsa every day this week and will be so glad to not have to go to town next week unless for other reasons. I will miss you all in chat but have fun without me if I don't make it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recce101 Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Judy -- I doubt if there are very many mainlanders awake at this hour, so let me be the first to congratulate you on the good MRI. Also congrats to your onc and staff for getting the Neulasta approved. I think half of being a good doc these days is knowing how to navigate the insurance and Medicare hurdles. Best wishes and Aloha, Ned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaroleHammett Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Congratz, Judy! Affectionately, Carole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyoung20 Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 ((Judy)) Woohoo on the results and I am so glad you are getting that shot! Prayers for normal white counts!! God Bless You!! and have a safe trip! Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyman35 Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Great news Judy. WOO HOO!!! Denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patti B Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Judy- Congrats!!!!! I am thrilled for you. Keep up the good work!! If you can, stop at the Pub - I will buy you a round!!! Patti B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaminkw Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Judy, Congratulations on that MRI result. Glad things are moving forward in a positve direction. Gotta love those insurance companies. Judy in Key West Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlemike Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Good to see your post Judy.Im glad you had good results! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchurchi Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Judy, I am happy to start my day with good news It appears as if you have a wonderful team of Drs working on your behalf. Hope you can make it to chat, but if not I will be thinking about you. Continued Prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muriel Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 That's really good news, Judy. Take it easy for a while. Muriel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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