Update, my next steps

janderson1964
janderson1964 Member Posts: 2,215 Member
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I saw Dr. Moeslien at the Univeristy of Maryland medical school last week. He was very impressive and optimistic about my case. He is going to do cryoablation on my liver tumor and chest wall tumor on my back. The date is already set for 12/8. I just finished my last round of chemo for now to get my blood counts up before the proceedure. I have a scan on 12/2 but we expect to see stability or possibly more shrinkage so i am not too worried about it. I told him I have had some recent insurance issues. He said in 8 years he has never had a patient turned down for cryo since it is a very economical proceedure. I am going through with it no matter what.

I saw my oncologist yesterday and he is very supportive of what I am doing. Ironically I got a certified letter from the Virginia State Insurance Bureau yesterday stating that my appeal for SBRT has been accepted but they will turn my case over to an indipendant review organization who will make the final decision within 45 days. So hopefully it will be approved which will give me another weapon in my arsenal if I need it down the road.

It will be nice to feel good for Thanksgiving. Needless to say I will be riding a lot although we do have the daunting task of moving my wifes tailor shop to a new location by 12/21 but we are paying 3 of my guys to do the actual physical move which will help immensly.

 

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  • Trubrit
    Trubrit Member Posts: 5,804 Member
    #2
    Moving along

    Its good to hear that things are moving alond, Jeff. You sound as though your are excited about this new procedure, and I hope your surgeon is right about the insurance. We all know what a pain these Insurance companies can be, so I hope it all goes well. 

    You're on my calendar and you're in my prayers. 

    Sue - Trubrit

  • LindaK.
    LindaK. Member Posts: 506 Member
    #3
    Good news

    Sounds like you have a great medical team, all on YOUR side.  Enjoy Thanksgiving and get those counts up!

    Linda

  • Easyflip
    Easyflip Member Posts: 588 Member
    #4
    Hey!

    That's a pretty good update! Looks like you've got something happening with all your mets and a solid plan. Enjoy Thanksgiving, I'm allowing myself an eating cheat day, can't wait!

    Easyflip/Richard

  • JanJan63
    JanJan63 Member Posts: 2,478 Member
    #5
    Easyflip said:

    Hey!

    That's a pretty good update! Looks like you've got something happening with all your mets and a solid plan. Enjoy Thanksgiving, I'm allowing myself an eating cheat day, can't wait!

    Easyflip/Richard

    Sounds positive! Good for

    Sounds positive! Good for you!

    Jan

  • fatbob2010
    fatbob2010 Member Posts: 467 Member
    #6
    Good News!

    Jeff:  Sounds like good news all the way around...Best wishes, Art

  • YoVita
    YoVita Member Posts: 590 Member
    #7
    Sounds like good news and a good plan

    Enjoy your Thanksgiving!

  • Annabelle41415
    Annabelle41415 Member Posts: 6,742 Member
    #8
    News

    That sounds like some great news.  Glad that everyone seems to be working in the right direction as well.  Good luck with the upcoming scan.  You probably will enjoy Thanksgiving a lot this year since your main goal is to build yourself up before upcoming treatment.  Thanks for the update - sounds positive.

    Kim

  • lp1964
    lp1964 Member Posts: 1,239 Member
    #9
    Hey Jeff,

    You must be excited that you will have those lesions removed. It's a great feeling to know that they gone from your body. We keep rooting for you as you well know.

    Laz

  • mukamom
    mukamom Member Posts: 402
    #10
    lp1964 said:

    Hey Jeff,

    You must be excited that you will have those lesions removed. It's a great feeling to know that they gone from your body. We keep rooting for you as you well know.

    Laz

    Enjoy your holiday!

    Sounds like a good option for you !  Keep us updated with cryoablation!

     

    Angela

  • janderson1964
    janderson1964 Member Posts: 2,215 Member
    #11
    Trubrit said:

    Moving along

    Its good to hear that things are moving alond, Jeff. You sound as though your are excited about this new procedure, and I hope your surgeon is right about the insurance. We all know what a pain these Insurance companies can be, so I hope it all goes well. 

    You're on my calendar and you're in my prayers. 

    Sue - Trubrit

    Thanks for keeping me in your

    Thanks for keeping me in your prayers Sue.

  • janderson1964
    janderson1964 Member Posts: 2,215 Member
    #12
    LindaK. said:

    Good news

    Sounds like you have a great medical team, all on YOUR side.  Enjoy Thanksgiving and get those counts up!

    Linda

    Thank you Linda

    Thank you Linda

  • janderson1964
    janderson1964 Member Posts: 2,215 Member
    #13
    Easyflip said:

    Hey!

    That's a pretty good update! Looks like you've got something happening with all your mets and a solid plan. Enjoy Thanksgiving, I'm allowing myself an eating cheat day, can't wait!

    Easyflip/Richard

    Thanks Richard. It's good to

    Thanks Richard. It's good to see you posting more.

  • janderson1964
    janderson1964 Member Posts: 2,215 Member
    #14
    YoVita said:

    Sounds like good news and a good plan

    Enjoy your Thanksgiving!

    I will enjoy my Thanksgiving.

    I will enjoy my Thanksgiving. I hope you do the same.

  • janderson1964
    janderson1964 Member Posts: 2,215 Member
    #15
    Annabelle41415 said:

    News

    That sounds like some great news.  Glad that everyone seems to be working in the right direction as well.  Good luck with the upcoming scan.  You probably will enjoy Thanksgiving a lot this year since your main goal is to build yourself up before upcoming treatment.  Thanks for the update - sounds positive.

    Kim

    Thanks Kim. Your well wishes

    Thanks Kim. Your well wishes and opinions always mean a lot to me.

  • janderson1964
    janderson1964 Member Posts: 2,215 Member
    #16
    lp1964 said:

    Hey Jeff,

    You must be excited that you will have those lesions removed. It's a great feeling to know that they gone from your body. We keep rooting for you as you well know.

    Laz

    Thanks laz. it will feel

    Thanks laz. it will feel great to get rid of those lesions. I have been fighting to get rid of them 10 months now.

  • jen2012
    jen2012 Member Posts: 1,607 Member
    #17
    Having a plan is good!   Hope

    Having a plan is good!   Hope things go well Jeff.

  • Fight for my love
    Fight for my love Member Posts: 1,522 Member
    #18
    You always have a plan and

    You always have a plan and great attitude. Best luck with everything.

  • hippiechicks
    hippiechicks Member Posts: 509 Member
    #19
    Fantastic!  That is always

    Fantastic!  That is always the first step to success is having a team behind you that is positive and optimistic!  How relieving to be able to enjoy your upcoming Holiday with some sort of plan and clear path ahead and done with chemo!  

    Cherry on top having the approval for SBRT!  

    Nice job sir! :)  Keep on keeping on!

    Tally Ho!

    Keeping you in my thoughts and well wishes. 

  • sdp
    sdp Member Posts: 181
    #20
    janderson1964 said:

    Thanks laz. it will feel

    Thanks laz. it will feel great to get rid of those lesions. I have been fighting to get rid of them 10 months now.

    wish u all the success

    Dear janderson,

    Wish u all the success!

    U r a fighter and a certain inspiration for me.

    Everything will work out and u will be soon on the NED status, 

    We are all rooting for you !

     

  • sdp
    sdp Member Posts: 181
    #21
    janderson1964 said:

    Thanks laz. it will feel

    Thanks laz. it will feel great to get rid of those lesions. I have been fighting to get rid of them 10 months now.

    Maybe you can try some RSO

    Maybe you can try some RSO OIL,

    While you are waiting for the SBRT. 

    I am gonna try some now.

    I hope it will help or be synergistic with the other treatments.

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