[Bender2]

Update-- I got the call to come in for the shot but it is not just one. The shot is one of a series of Filgrastim (zarxio) 480 injections to increase my white blood count so that I may start again my chemo treatment. Now, according to the insurance form I signed and got a copy of, the cost is $312.00.

The nurse who gave me the shot also made appointments for me to have another shot tomorrow, one on Friday, then one Monday and the fifth on Tuesday. She did not know if that was the cost of the series of 5 shots or if that was the cost of each. Anyway, I am so happy to have two good insurances that made my co-pay zero.

The nurse also told me to watch for side effects of flu like aches and pains but if my temp should get up to 100.5, to call the doc day or night. So far, my temp is normal and no pains or aches, knock on wood.

Y'all take care and God Bless,

Danny

[EinNYC]

I certainly hope the shots do the trick. Great that the insurance is covering most of it.

[DBrow]

You are going to look like a pincushion with all these needles! Hang in there, Bender, you are strong and not alone!

[thesearethetimes...]

So very glad the insurance folks gave everyone clearance in a timely fashion, and you are once again heading in the right direction 🙃 Rest, be safe and may God bless. Tatt

[left that other site]

Thanks for the update!

I will keep praying.

[Bigg Red]

Thanks for the report.
Prayers.

[jersey117]

My prayers go out to you. My husband finished 35 radiation treatments and chemo in January for stage 3 lung cancer. Now he’s on immunotherapy once every two weeks. It’s been rough since his diagnosis in October. He’s doing so much better. Keep the faith and stay positive.

[kalee]

Prayers.

[Cincinnatus.45-70]

You are in my prayers, Danny.

[a fool in paradise]

take care and I hope your health improves, keep your spirits up

[mass55th]

Thanks for the update Bender2, and good luck with the shots. Please keep us posted on how you are doing, and God bless you.

[Tilted Irish Kilt]

Hang in there Bender2
You have a lot of folks praying for ya !

[Wm F Buckley Republican]

It’s tough. My husband went through this 4 years ago with colorectal cancer. It was chemo, radiation and a 9 hour surgery, the whole nine yards. He’s still doing well and he’s 86 years old. Blessings. I tried to find the positives about cancer and found three: he got tos see his family more and now I don’t remember the other two. :)