MHF Posted July 13, 2017 #226 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Lois, have a wonderful time! We are doing Rome to Barcelona next March on Silver Spirit. Our TA got TravelEx insurance for us as my husband has cancer and they did a pre-existing condition policy for us. This is our 5th cruise on SS but our first on the Spirit. Happy sailing! Hope you hop over to the SS board section. Melissa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted July 13, 2017 Author #227 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Lois, have a wonderful time! We are doing Rome to Barcelona next March on Silver Spirit. Our TA got TravelEx insurance for us as my husband has cancer and they did a pre-existing condition policy for us. This is our 5th cruise on SS but our first on the Spirit. Happy sailing! Hope you hop over to the SS board section. Melissa Hi Melissa, I have been posting over there since I booked the cruise:)...hope your husband will be ok.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise kitty Posted July 3, 2018 #228 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Hi Melissa, I have been posting over there since I booked the cruise:)...hope your husband will be ok.:) Hi Lois, I don't know if you check in here much, but it sounds like you have another cruise coming up. Hope that you have a wonderful time & so glad you're doing well enough to travel. Bon Voyage :) Debbie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted July 3, 2018 Author #229 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Hi Lois, I don't know if you check in here much, but it sounds like you have another cruise coming up. Hope that you have a wonderful time & so glad you're doing well enough to travel. Bon Voyage :) Debbie Hi Debbie:)...nope, this thread never took off...…..but that's ok. Nice to see you and yes, I am flying to Venice on Saturday:) Thanks for the good wishes:) Looks like nobody has posted on here since last summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanJ Posted July 16, 2018 #230 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Lois, most manufactures of medicine have a patient assistance program to help with costs! Best of luck to you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmtpromotions Posted December 7, 2018 #231 Share Posted December 7, 2018 It's amazing that they can treat this with a pill. It may be expensive, but isn't it great that it is available for you, now that you need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted December 7, 2018 Author #232 Share Posted December 7, 2018 Hi, I haven't been on here much...…...thanks for the kind words. I did take a cruise this summer from Venice to Nice and it was fantastic As for the cancer medication...…..yes, I am thankful the pills keep my white count in the good range. Without the Co-pay plan I am enrolled in I would NEVER be able to afford this medicine.....even with insurance, the only way I am to get them is through the drug company's co-pay plan. When folks talk about how much $$$$ medicine costs....these pills are over 10 grand per month……….luckly, I don't have to pay it. So yes, I am thankful for them but more thankful I am eligible for this plan. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan_In_Maine Posted December 11, 2018 #233 Share Posted December 11, 2018 On 12/7/2018 at 5:36 PM, Lois R said: Hi, I haven't been on here much...…...thanks for the kind words. I did take a cruise this summer from Venice to Nice and it was fantastic As for the cancer medication...…..yes, I am thankful the pills keep my white count in the good range. Without the Co-pay plan I am enrolled in I would NEVER be able to afford this medicine.....even with insurance, the only way I am to get them is through the drug company's co-pay plan. When folks talk about how much $$$$ medicine costs....these pills are over 10 grand per month……….luckly, I don't have to pay it. So yes, I am thankful for them but more thankful I am eligible for this plan. Lois - I haven't been on the cruise fashion boards in a long time, but glad to hear that you are doing well. We are finally trying Celebrity in April on the Edge ... looking forward to a new adventure. Take care of yourself and enjoy! Jan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted December 12, 2018 Author #234 Share Posted December 12, 2018 Hi Jan good to see you......I am trying Azamara for the first time and will be sailing with them in April too! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted November 23, 2019 Author #235 Share Posted November 23, 2019 Looks like it has been a year since anyone posted on here...…..from one Dec to the following Nov...…. my life has come around.....the good news is I am retiring on Dec 31st...the not so good news, I was just diagnosed with breast cancer....thankfully it is VERY, VERY small...the Dr said it is like stage 0 but I am having surgery on Wednesday so if any of you could throw me some good thoughts I would really appreciate it. Fortunately, it is out patient surgery and I know logically the news is good in a sense of how small it is but it was still a shock. So, make sure you go for your yearly mammogram...….that is how they found it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purduemom1 Posted November 23, 2019 #236 Share Posted November 23, 2019 Lois, I’m so sorry to hear about your diagnosis BUT very happy that the prognosis is so positive. I didn’t know that there was a stage 0 or that surgery for this could be done as an outpatient. That is certainly good news and must be reassuring to you. I am sending my best wishes and positive thoughts your way. You are so so right to encourage all of us to get our mammograms. Please keep us posted on your recovery. Sharon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted November 23, 2019 Author #237 Share Posted November 23, 2019 Hi Sharon, thanks for the kind words. I appreciate them very much.. Yes, the Dr said it is not at stage 1 so it is 0.... He also said it would not change my life so that is definitely a good thing. Still, I have had my crying moments over the couple of days. But that is probably normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purduemom1 Posted November 23, 2019 #238 Share Posted November 23, 2019 Oh Lois, I can understand that this news would be very upsetting and it’s normal to react with tears. It sounds to me that it was caught at the earliest possible stage and your doctor has the experience to know that it can be taken care of without affecting your life. That is such good news! All that said, when you are the one dealing with it, I think it’s human nature to stress out. Try not to let it get the best of you. Besides, you have a lot of traveling ahead so stay positive and soon this will be behind you😊 Sharon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted November 24, 2019 Author #239 Share Posted November 24, 2019 Hi Sharon, thanks so much. I told him I have a cruise booked for the middle of January---he said no problem 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purduemom1 Posted November 24, 2019 #240 Share Posted November 24, 2019 3 hours ago, Lois R said: Hi Sharon, thanks so much. I told him I have a cruise booked for the middle of January---he said no problem 👍😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhfy Posted November 25, 2019 #241 Share Posted November 25, 2019 Lois, best of luck to you this week with your surgery. It is a shock to your mind to hear that word, cancer. With all the new procedures (3D mammo, highly recommend, you don't get squished as badly & they can actually see more) diagnoses are sooner with better outcomes. Melody Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted November 25, 2019 Author #242 Share Posted November 25, 2019 Hi Melody, thanks so much😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purduemom1 Posted November 27, 2019 #243 Share Posted November 27, 2019 Lois, sending thoughts and wishes for a very easy and successful surgery tomorrow. Sharon💐 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacruise804 Posted November 27, 2019 #244 Share Posted November 27, 2019 Prayers Lois🙏I'm glad for you that it was caught early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailor_Sally Posted November 27, 2019 #245 Share Posted November 27, 2019 Lois , Wishing you the best and hope you are back cruising soon ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted November 27, 2019 Author #246 Share Posted November 27, 2019 Thanks so much....surgery was today and the Dr said ALL GOOD......nothing more positive---which is GREAT. No cancer cells showing anywhere else----post op visit is Tuesday but just want to say THANK YOU for the prayers and wishes. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purduemom1 Posted November 28, 2019 #247 Share Posted November 28, 2019 11 minutes ago, Lois R said: Thanks so much....surgery was today and the Dr said ALL GOOD......nothing more positive---which is GREAT. No cancer cells showing anywhere else----post op visit is Tuesday but just want to say THANK YOU for the prayers and wishes. Great news, Lois! I can just tell from the tone of your post that you are so relieved! So on to better and happier things. I’ve been out all day and just sat down with a cup of tea and am happy to see that you posted. Happy Thanksgiving, Sharon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted November 28, 2019 Author #248 Share Posted November 28, 2019 Hi Sharon, good morning...Happy Thanksgiving to you as well. Appreciate your posts--kind words. Yes, quite a relief for sure. You know they give you an ice bag to put around the area....20-30 minutes on...then off, then on...then off. Only while you are awake of course LOL....I guess after sleeping overnight it caused black and blue to occur--I guess that would be normal....the ice is supposed to help so that will start this morning. I am guessing it will help with the pain (not too bad really) and the swelling--it is more that purply--black-blue color. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhfy Posted November 28, 2019 #249 Share Posted November 28, 2019 Lois, great news! The ice on/off is critical to reduce the swelling. The bruising happens no matter what. I hope you have a wonderful, stress free Thanksgiving. Much to be grateful for. Melody Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted November 28, 2019 Author #250 Share Posted November 28, 2019 56 minutes ago, awhfy said: Lois, great news! The ice on/off is critical to reduce the swelling. The bruising happens no matter what. I hope you have a wonderful, stress free Thanksgiving. Much to be grateful for. Melody Thanks Melody...….they told me all kinds of things before I was released but I didn't remember anything about bruising but I guess you are right.....after all, he had to cut......so bruising would be normal. Can't figure out the best way for the ice pack though...trial and error. Put a wash cloth on my skin and then the ice pack or just the ice? Or bra first? Guess whatever feels best...probably everyone has a way that works best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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