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robert77dr
robert77dr CSN Member Posts: 54
in Head and Neck Cancer #1
I have appealed my insurance refusing to pay for Evoxac for salava I don't think I will win but I am trying they said it's not approved by the FDA I find that hard to belive. I think to day has been the worse day for dry mouth I live in central Alabama and it is very hot and dry the grass is brown from all the hot dry weather I have used a 1/2 bottle of Stoppers 4 just today. Wish me luck on the appeal.
Robert
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  • Noellesmom
    Noellesmom CSN Member Posts: 1,859 Member
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    rain on the way, Robert
    I'm in north Alabama so I know you are really looking forward to the tropical storm and all the rain they are promising.

    Hoping it helps.
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  • KTeacher
    KTeacher CSN Member Posts: 1,103 Member
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    Insurance
    Love how they make our medical decisions. What meds we can take, what tests we can get . . . I just received notice that Stanford is not in Anthem Blue Cross, hopefully negotiations will not take too long and it will be reinstated, I do not look forward to looking for new doctors. I am starting to deal with the dry mouth issue, had made enough spit after my treatments last year but undergoing radiation again and we will see, spit and thyroid might take a big hit this month.
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  • sweetblood22
    sweetblood22 CSN Member Posts: 3,228 Member
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    KTeacher said:

    Insurance
    Love how they make our medical decisions. What meds we can take, what tests we can get . . . I just received notice that Stanford is not in Anthem Blue Cross, hopefully negotiations will not take too long and it will be reinstated, I do not look forward to looking for new doctors. I am starting to deal with the dry mouth issue, had made enough spit after my treatments last year but undergoing radiation again and we will see, spit and thyroid might take a big hit this month.

    Robert, have you tried a
    Robert, have you tried a humidifier? At the very least, you should have one in your bed room at night for sleeping. It does help. They are pretty cheap at Walmart. I got a cold air one, for $20.
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  • Hondo
    Hondo CSN Member Posts: 6,636 Member
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    Insurance


    I am not sure who you have for insurance but I have BCBS of Texas and I never had a problem with them paying for Evoxac and I took it for about 6 months. Jump their case and get your doctor to also call the manager at your insurance provider it does help sometimes.

    Hondo
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  • jim and i
    jim and i CSN Member Posts: 1,788 Member
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    I agree with Hondo, have
    I agree with Hondo, have doctor call insurance. Our ENT called about the PET before biopsy and the insurance company changed their ruling that day.
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