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Monthly Archives: February 2013
Another setback in the difficult journey through cancer
It’s been a tumultuous couple of weeks. We had a visit from Peter’s sister Pam, from Port Elizabeth, South Africa (on the Eastern Cape for those who can’t pinpoint PE). We were planning to have her write a … Continue reading
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Tagged C3, Cervical spine, dehydration, Duke University Hospital, hydration, kidney failure, neck brace, oncology ward, SNF, South Africa
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Digging around laws, insurance providers, etc., gives some interesting information
I came across a blog by an oncologist discussing the cost of Abiraterone (a chemo drug which Peter had, but which failed after 4 months). A patient of his had an enormous copay for the drug, something like $2300/month. I’m … Continue reading
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Tagged Abiraterone, big pharma, Dr. Craig Hildreth, EEAC, Medicare, oral parity, Pam Millar, Port Elizabeth South Africa, Xtandi
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Another lesson learned
It seems there’s an unending amount of learning to do when dealing with a very serious disease. Although we’ve been trying hard to stuff Peter with calories, and he’s more or less maintaining his weight, he’s become quite dehydrated. This … Continue reading
The big trip through cancer 