So I knew my friend, Ruth would NEVER accept all of what Dr. O'Malley said (that's why I invited her). So she got on the phone and called Cancer Treatment Centers of America on Tuesday. By Wednesday, the Center had accepted me as a patient and had called my insurance who will cover it at 100%!!! Holy cow, I'm so excited!
The Center pays for round trip flights for Ruth and I, five nights at the Radisson, and all of our food! How could anyone possibly turn this down? We are so excited!!! So we leave Thursday 19th and return Tuesday 24th. They have sent me the whole packet with agendas for Fri-Mon-Tues testing & assessments. By the end of Tuesday they should be able to tell me whether they can help me at all. So, Tuesday is an extra special day...lots of prayers this day please! :)
So, for all of you out there that think I have false hopes and that they may not give me much better news than O'Malley could give me, I say, yes I am a realist too. I know this may happen. But I'm letting God lead the way and I will continue to have great hope as to what He can do! Thank you Lord!!
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Another opinion!!
Posted by Linda Vaughan at 12:54 PM
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It's 2010! Time to Reflect...
Almost 18 months cancer-free...how long will it last? Such an aggressive cancer, this damn Leiomyosarcoma! Every CT/MRI I have had since my completion of radiation in August 2008 was VERY stressful. Even when I didn't realize it, "SCAN"XIETY loomed in the back of head. Knowing that I had a 50% chance of the cancer returning. Wondering if NOT having chemo back then was the right path. Since my doc's hadn't dealt with many sarcomas, did they really know the BEST treatments?
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The last year and half has brought me so much joy and contentment. To be a GRANDMA! Wow. I love it! To become so much closer to my family. My sis is my best friend now! My husband and I couldn't be any closer. I get to see my daughter and her family every week when I go to babysit my little Maxton. My stepdaughter moved in with our youngest grandson, Marcus, for 6 months. He is a little angel. My Mom has been so much help to me through all my health issues. My stepdad and I have become closer than I ever thought possible. He has been down the cancer road as well. My Mother-in-law has moved closer to us and our relationship has grown. And then I began working at Samaritan and have some wonderful friends! I love that place so much! It's worth the 45 minute drive.
I HAVE A WONDERFUL LIFE!
And I know how to live it...by the seat of my pants! :)
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive well preserved body, but rather to slide in sideways, chocolate in one hand, a beer (or tequila) in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, screaming "woo hoo, what a ride"
**HEY! DON'T FORGET TO GO TO "OLDER POSTS" JUST ABOVE THIS ON THE RIGHT. LOTS OF COOL INFO THERE TOO! YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS ME WITH TIM MCGRAW!
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The last year and half has brought me so much joy and contentment. To be a GRANDMA! Wow. I love it! To become so much closer to my family. My sis is my best friend now! My husband and I couldn't be any closer. I get to see my daughter and her family every week when I go to babysit my little Maxton. My stepdaughter moved in with our youngest grandson, Marcus, for 6 months. He is a little angel. My Mom has been so much help to me through all my health issues. My stepdad and I have become closer than I ever thought possible. He has been down the cancer road as well. My Mother-in-law has moved closer to us and our relationship has grown. And then I began working at Samaritan and have some wonderful friends! I love that place so much! It's worth the 45 minute drive.
I HAVE A WONDERFUL LIFE!
And I know how to live it...by the seat of my pants! :)
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive well preserved body, but rather to slide in sideways, chocolate in one hand, a beer (or tequila) in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, screaming "woo hoo, what a ride"
**HEY! DON'T FORGET TO GO TO "OLDER POSTS" JUST ABOVE THIS ON THE RIGHT. LOTS OF COOL INFO THERE TOO! YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS ME WITH TIM MCGRAW!
3 comments:
We will be praying for you,Everyday holds the possibility of a Miracle. Best Wishes everyday!Take your 10ft angels with you. Jean and Tom Rowland
Linda, praying for you. I just want to say you are such a strong lady and you have a great supportive family and lots of friends. I know we aren't close, but I do follow your blogs and facebook posts and know you are in my thoughts and prayers! Keep positive. Give it all to God. Praying for God to comfort you and guide you in His will for you and to give you peace in everything. Love ya, Lisa Hedrick
Never give up Linda......there is always hope!
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