A Matter of Life or Death (a real life journal) - Page 6

BYU 14 · 02-20-2018, 10:22 AM

So happy for you my friend, definitely brought a smile to my face.

MizzouRah · 02-20-2018, 06:34 PM

Smiling here as well, great to hear!

Cap Ologist · 02-20-2018, 08:26 PM

Great news!

Eaglesfan27 · 02-20-2018, 08:44 PM

Great news!

hoopsguy · 02-20-2018, 08:51 PM

Congrats, excellent news.

Breeze · 04-19-2018, 12:10 PM

April 19, 2018

Scan time again. I have a CT Scan tomorrow morning and will get results on April 24th...

Breeze · 04-25-2018, 10:41 AM

April 25th, 2018

The results of the scan were good. The "spot" the radiologist noted from the previous scan in the liver (the one the doctor couldn't find) was completely gone, and the spot in the lung showed no change. The doctor I spoke with (the main doctor's assistant), mentioned that it may have calcified. She stated that it happens often when no change is noted over a significant period of time, and that she can't tell from the scan, but it's a distinct possibility. Labs were also good, as all numbers fell within the normal range. My next CT will be the end of July.

My MRI will be coming up in a few weeks.

MizzouRah · 04-25-2018, 04:55 PM

Good news!!!

JonInMiddleGA · 04-25-2018, 08:43 PM

Woot woot

rjolley · 04-25-2018, 09:01 PM

Great news!

bbgunn · 04-25-2018, 11:09 PM

Very nice!

PilotMan · 04-26-2018, 08:27 AM

Awesome news!

chesapeake · 04-26-2018, 09:36 AM

Glad to see this!

Kodos · 04-26-2018, 09:56 AM

Cap Ologist · 04-26-2018, 12:55 PM

Awesome!

Subby · 04-26-2018, 02:48 PM

Love good news and this is GREAT. So happy to hear it.

JAG · 04-26-2018, 11:30 PM

Great stuff.

Breeze · 05-15-2018, 07:50 AM

May 15, 2018

Results from the MRI last week were good. The doctor reported no changes and he scheduled my follow up for 4 months...so I get an extra month to relax this time around.

Izulde · 05-15-2018, 11:58 AM

Fantastic stuff, Breeze!

hoopsguy · 05-15-2018, 02:19 PM

Great to see the continued positive results!

Breeze · 06-25-2018, 11:48 AM

June 25, 2018

So I've just found out about this wonderful situation I find myself in...

Every year, due to my treatments I max out my insurance deductible around mid year and everything after that is covered 100%. However, last fall, there was a problem. The hospital where I have my MRI forgot to get pre-authorization for the scan, and when they submitted the bill to the insurance company the payment was denied. So the hospital decided to resubmit the paperwork with a back-dated pre-authorization which was also denied. So what does the hospital due...they now bill me about $6000.

To make matters worse, when I call to find out why this is my problem when they were the ones that screwed up, they say, "We've been very patient waiting on our money and if you don't pay we are going to turn it over to a collections agency."

I've reached out the carrier about this and they still refuse to pay, but they are looking into changing the denial and stating the hospital is responsible for the cost and for them not to come back against me. Saying my prayers this happens...If not, looks like I might be having to go to court over this...

Kodos · 06-25-2018, 02:09 PM

Ugh. As if fighting cancer by itself was tough enough. Sorry to hear this, Breeze.

Poli · 07-06-2018, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kodos

Ugh. As if fighting cancer by itself was tough enough. Sorry to hear this, Breeze.

Yeah, absolutely. This seems like something that someone needs to fix.

Breeze · 07-23-2018, 06:40 AM

July 23, 2018

Scan time again. I have my CT scan at 3 today. It was supposed to be Friday morning but was rescheduled by the scan center. It actually works out well, because Friday Bear will be swimming at the State Swim Meet in Athens. The only problem with the reschedule was taking my steroid 12 hours before the scan to prevent the allergic reaction to the dye. Getting up at 3 A.M. just to take a pill was a bit much.

Unfortunately, because of the reschedule I won't get my scan results until next week.

Breeze · 07-30-2018, 07:05 AM

July 30, 2018

I find out what my scan looked like tomorrow...saying my prayers...

chesapeake · 07-30-2018, 09:34 AM

Good luck! I hope it looks great.

MizzouRah · 07-30-2018, 10:16 AM

Praying for you!

PilotMan · 07-30-2018, 10:32 AM

Hang in there man. We're all thinking about you.

Kodos · 07-30-2018, 10:37 AM

Good luck, Breeze. We're all pulling for a good result.

Breeze · 08-01-2018, 07:22 AM

August 1, 2018

The scans showed no changes in the cancer. There is a small thickening in the wall of the lung that separates the upper and lower regions, but they aren't really concerned about that...so all is good. The blood work also came back with everything inside normal limits except platelets, which has been low since I started treatment so that was no surprise, and in fact it was up a good bit from 3 months ago.

Cap Ologist · 08-01-2018, 09:06 AM

Great news!

chesapeake · 08-01-2018, 09:45 AM

Great!

PilotMan · 08-01-2018, 04:14 PM

That's great news. I had been thinking about this all day yesterday hoping for a good report!

MizzouRah · 08-01-2018, 10:01 PM

Great indeed!

JonInMiddleGA · 08-01-2018, 10:35 PM

Solid

hoopsguy · 08-02-2018, 07:21 PM

Congrats on the good news!

Kodos · 08-03-2018, 08:44 AM

Breeze · 08-03-2018, 09:36 AM

Thanks guys...really appreciate your support.

CraigSca · 08-03-2018, 11:33 PM

Was thinking about you the other day - glad to see everything's going ok!

Breeze · 08-28-2018, 10:47 AM

August 28, 2018

Had my latest MRI yesterday, and it was the first time I was a unnerved a bit by the tube.

A little background is in order to help with the explanation. I have broken my nose 6 times...which obviously makes it difficult to breathe at times, especially when I'm congested, which I've been for a while now, and I was yesterday. The tube I was in yesterday is an older one which is much smaller than the one I usually get scanned in. When I get scanned they put a brace over my head to keep it still and the front of it is about a inch from the end of my nose, in this tube the top above my face was only a few inches above the brace. Also, inside the tube the fan to keep air circulating was working, but it was broken and it couldn't be adjusted. The fan is normally nice, but unfortunately this time it was blowing right across my left eye and onto my nose, which only made it even more difficult to relax and catch my breath.

Laying inside the tube, knowing I was having a hard time breathing already and I was going to be inside the tube for an hour, I decided I needed out!

After a few minutes to relax, I had a cloth placed over my eyes, which also blocked the stream of air hitting my face, and I was able to relax a get the scan finished.

I won't know the results of the scan for a few weeks, which is hard, but hoping and praying for continued good results.

PilotMan · 08-28-2018, 03:25 PM

Ugh, I feel for you. I'm getting claustrophobic just hearing you talk about it. I had to close my eyes and really concentrate the one time I had do to one. Best wishes this one turns out well.

Breeze · 09-13-2018, 09:24 AM

September 13, 2018

The results from my MRI a couple of weeks ago were great. Everything looked good, no indication of any problems so I'm good to go for another 4 months. This will actually get me through the holidays without having to get another MRI, which is nice. I will have a CT and follow up at the end of October, but that should be it for 2018.

chesapeake · 09-13-2018, 09:35 AM

Glad to read about the good results.

PilotMan · 09-13-2018, 10:34 AM

Great to hear!

Kodos · 09-13-2018, 11:26 AM

Keep the good reports coming!

hoopsguy · 09-14-2018, 06:47 PM

Great news!
(In best Belichick voice) on to 2019.

JonInMiddleGA · 09-16-2018, 02:36 PM

I'm a little late, but ... woot !

Young Drachma · 09-16-2018, 06:24 PM

So glad to see good reports!

Breeze · 09-17-2018, 09:49 AM

As always, thanks guys. Your support means more than you know.

CraigSca · 09-18-2018, 05:04 PM

5 days late to the game, but great to hear about another good update. Enjoy the holidays!!

02-20-2018, 08:44 PM	#254
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	Great news! __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

04-25-2018, 10:41 AM	#257
Breeze Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Northern Suburbs of ATL	April 25th, 2018 The results of the scan were good. The "spot" the radiologist noted from the previous scan in the liver (the one the doctor couldn't find) was completely gone, and the spot in the lung showed no change. The doctor I spoke with (the main doctor's assistant), mentioned that it may have calcified. She stated that it happens often when no change is noted over a significant period of time, and that she can't tell from the scan, but it's a distinct possibility. Labs were also good, as all numbers fell within the normal range. My next CT will be the end of July. My MRI will be coming up in a few weeks. Last edited by Breeze : 04-26-2018 at 07:33 AM.

04-25-2018, 08:43 PM	#259
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	Woot woot __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

04-25-2018, 11:09 PM	#261
bbgunn College Benchwarmer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Osaka, Japan via Honolulu, Hawaii via Birmingham, Alabama	Very nice! __________________ U of Hawaii \| U of Alabama \| Montreal Impact \| Montreal Canadiens \| West Ham \| West Indies cricket \| Portland Trail Blazers

04-26-2018, 08:27 AM	#262
PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	Awesome news! __________________ He's just like if Snow White was competitive, horny, and capable of beating the shit out of anyone that called her Pops. Like Steam? Join the FOFC Steam group here: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/FOFConSteam

02-20-2018, 10:22 AM	#251
BYU 14 Coordinator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The scorched Desert	So happy for you my friend, definitely brought a smile to my face.

02-20-2018, 06:34 PM	#252
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Smiling here as well, great to hear!

02-20-2018, 08:26 PM	#253
Cap Ologist College Prospect Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Flower Mound, TX	Great news!

02-20-2018, 08:51 PM	#255
hoopsguy General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Chicago	Congrats, excellent news.

04-19-2018, 12:10 PM	#256
Breeze Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Northern Suburbs of ATL	April 19, 2018 Scan time again. I have a CT Scan tomorrow morning and will get results on April 24th...

04-25-2018, 04:55 PM	#258
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Good news!!!

04-25-2018, 09:01 PM	#260
rjolley College Starter Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Roseville, CA	Great news!

04-26-2018, 09:36 AM	#263
chesapeake College Starter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Arlington, VA	Glad to see this!

04-26-2018, 09:56 AM	#264
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	__________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.

04-26-2018, 12:55 PM	#265
Cap Ologist College Prospect Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Flower Mound, TX	Awesome!

04-26-2018, 02:48 PM	#266
Subby lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: sans pants	Love good news and this is GREAT. So happy to hear it. __________________ Superman was flying around and saw Wonder Woman getting a tan in the nude on her balcony. Superman said I going to hit that real fast. So he flys down toward Wonder Woman to hit it and their is a loud scream. The Invincible Man scream what just hit me in the ass!!!!! I do shit, I take pictures, I write about it: chrisshue.com

04-26-2018, 11:30 PM	#267
JAG Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: St. Paul, MN	Great stuff.

05-15-2018, 07:50 AM	#268
Breeze Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Northern Suburbs of ATL	May 15, 2018 Results from the MRI last week were good. The doctor reported no changes and he scheduled my follow up for 4 months...so I get an extra month to relax this time around.

05-15-2018, 11:58 AM	#269
Izulde Head Coach Join Date: Sep 2004	Fantastic stuff, Breeze! __________________ 2006 Golden Scribe Nominee 2006 Golden Scribe Winner Best Non-Sport Dynasty: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty) Rookie Writer of the Year Dynasty of the Year: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty)

05-15-2018, 02:19 PM	#270
hoopsguy General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Chicago	Great to see the continued positive results!

06-25-2018, 11:48 AM	#271
Breeze Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Northern Suburbs of ATL	June 25, 2018 So I've just found out about this wonderful situation I find myself in... Every year, due to my treatments I max out my insurance deductible around mid year and everything after that is covered 100%. However, last fall, there was a problem. The hospital where I have my MRI forgot to get pre-authorization for the scan, and when they submitted the bill to the insurance company the payment was denied. So the hospital decided to resubmit the paperwork with a back-dated pre-authorization which was also denied. So what does the hospital due...they now bill me about $6000. To make matters worse, when I call to find out why this is my problem when they were the ones that screwed up, they say, "We've been very patient waiting on our money and if you don't pay we are going to turn it over to a collections agency." I've reached out the carrier about this and they still refuse to pay, but they are looking into changing the denial and stating the hospital is responsible for the cost and for them not to come back against me. Saying my prayers this happens...If not, looks like I might be having to go to court over this...

06-25-2018, 02:09 PM	#272
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	Ugh. As if fighting cancer by itself was tough enough. Sorry to hear this, Breeze. __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.

07-23-2018, 06:40 AM	#274
Breeze Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Northern Suburbs of ATL	July 23, 2018 Scan time again. I have my CT scan at 3 today. It was supposed to be Friday morning but was rescheduled by the scan center. It actually works out well, because Friday Bear will be swimming at the State Swim Meet in Athens. The only problem with the reschedule was taking my steroid 12 hours before the scan to prevent the allergic reaction to the dye. Getting up at 3 A.M. just to take a pill was a bit much. Unfortunately, because of the reschedule I won't get my scan results until next week. Last edited by Breeze : 07-23-2018 at 10:17 AM.

07-30-2018, 07:05 AM	#275
Breeze Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Northern Suburbs of ATL	July 30, 2018 I find out what my scan looked like tomorrow...saying my prayers...

07-30-2018, 09:34 AM	#276
chesapeake College Starter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Arlington, VA	Good luck! I hope it looks great.

07-30-2018, 10:16 AM	#277
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Praying for you!

07-30-2018, 10:32 AM	#278
PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	Hang in there man. We're all thinking about you. __________________ He's just like if Snow White was competitive, horny, and capable of beating the shit out of anyone that called her Pops. Like Steam? Join the FOFC Steam group here: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/FOFConSteam

07-30-2018, 10:37 AM	#279
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	Good luck, Breeze. We're all pulling for a good result. __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.

08-01-2018, 07:22 AM	#280
Breeze Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Northern Suburbs of ATL	August 1, 2018 The scans showed no changes in the cancer. There is a small thickening in the wall of the lung that separates the upper and lower regions, but they aren't really concerned about that...so all is good. The blood work also came back with everything inside normal limits except platelets, which has been low since I started treatment so that was no surprise, and in fact it was up a good bit from 3 months ago.

08-01-2018, 09:06 AM	#281
Cap Ologist College Prospect Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Flower Mound, TX	Great news!

08-01-2018, 09:45 AM	#282
chesapeake College Starter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Arlington, VA	Great!

08-01-2018, 04:14 PM	#283
PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	That's great news. I had been thinking about this all day yesterday hoping for a good report! __________________ He's just like if Snow White was competitive, horny, and capable of beating the shit out of anyone that called her Pops. Like Steam? Join the FOFC Steam group here: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/FOFConSteam

08-01-2018, 10:01 PM	#284
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Great indeed!

08-01-2018, 10:35 PM	#285
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	Solid __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

08-02-2018, 07:21 PM	#286
hoopsguy General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Chicago	Congrats on the good news!

08-03-2018, 08:44 AM	#287
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	__________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.