· For radiation treatments each day at Winchester Cancer Center, according to my calculations of counting, I get 21 seconds of radiation from the top down, 16 seconds when the machine rotates to my back and goes up and then 25 seconds on the side. Today is the first day that I actually counted the seconds. Usually I sing my Catoctin Shrink song, making sure that I don't move any part of my body as I sing. I move my body in my head as all of you did in the video (that I watch daily....and see something different each time I watch it. I did find one very clever person who strategically positioned themselves behind one tall guidance counselor. Hmmmmm, very clever...very, very clever!)
Talking about numbers, the cost of my medical bills have been unbelievable already. When we were at the oncologist getting the prescription for the chemo, the doctor said that I'll probably have sticker shock when I pick it up. If my insurance didn't help, my oncologist said to come back and he would see how he could help me with the co-pay. Butch and I both wondered...how much could it be?
Well to get to the punch line, for 1 month of chemo (8 pills a day for 28 days of treatment) the cost was $6,528.98. I paid $25.00 co-pay and insurance paid $6,503.98. My bill from UVA was over $43,000.00, with my co-pay -0- at this time. I am so grateful for all that I have. I am so grateful that I have insurance that allows us to fight cancer without all of the financial worries. I'm grateful that I took out the long term disability policy years ago. Butch's hours have significantly been cut back at work the past few months due to the printing industry. I am grateful that these bills are not drowning us as we fight this battle.
Looking forward to enjoying the backyard soon!
2 comments:
I LOVE your backyard! It looks like it's straight out of a magazine! I'm so thankful that you will get to spend time there relaxing this summer instead of worrying about bills. Thank goodness for insurance!
Before your next radiation treatment, I encourage you to play one of Neil's and my favorite games with the "Shink the tumor" video. We play a version of "Where's Waldo" with the "very clever hiding lady" in the video. We chuckle every time we see her little head pop out. It's actually quite hilarious on the big Promethean Board at school! (On second thought, maybe you should play the game AFTER your treatment... it may be hard to stop chuckling and remain still!)
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Rosemary
What an oasis in your backyard!! Does that also come with a pool boy and someone serving you cool drinks? I can take care of the "cool drinks" part...just let me know...
Love ya,
Rita
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