Tuesday night update

Jackie was able to complete her treatment today. It lasted about 5 hours. I spent the afternoon trying to get the insurance company to OK a new, somewhat exotic (and expensive) drug; Neulasta. This stuff retails for $6000 per shot. She had one shot while in the hospital and the doctor wanted her to take a shot upon return to OK. The doctor in OK wanted to wait until Friday because they needed 48 hours to get a clearance from the insurance company. Everyone at the insurance agency goes home at 5:00 (it seems) so it was a real battle. In the end the Mayo let me take the syringe after making me sign a promissory note for the cost. At this point I have no idea if this will be covered????

Tonight Jackie is feeling pretty bad. It will be a long trip home tomorrow given the way she feels tonight.

Until later...

Bruce