Updates

October 17
Dear Family and Friends: Just a quick update. The insurance company declined the request for the treatment that the Dr. recommended. University of Utah, they do the pre-authorizations, said they are appealing and felt sure it would be approved this time. He is still pretty weak but I think he is improving a little bit every day. When we have anything new to report I will let you know. Love to you all. Jolene

October 24
Dear Friends and Family: Well, Blue Cross denied it again. I called my insurance and, if I had the right code, they will pay for it if it is done as outpatient. It is so frustrating to have to deal with this on top of just dealing with the rest of the problems. Huntsman will appeal again but maybe if my insurance pays then we will get it done sooner anyway. Also, Chuck went in last Friday to have his port flushed and it didn't work. He is at the hospital now having a dye study done to see why it is not working and if it is not going to work then I am not sure what the next step is. He may have to have surgery again to have a new one put in. So, pray for a good result. We are still just plugging along and trying to keep the faith and have a good attitude. We have so many things to be thankful for, good insurance, good employers, and great friends and family to give us encouragement and support. Love to you all, Jolene

October 25
Dear Family and Friends:The dye test came back okay. The end of the catheter from the port is leaning up against his artery so they can put stuff into it but they can't draw any blood because it just sucks against the wall of the artery so he is okay to start chemo. Dr Manning (Oncologist) talked to him yesterday and wants to start the Chemo tomorrow. He sure hates to start it again. It will be every 2 weeks again. He didn't ask the Dr. how long this series will be. He will probably find out tomorrow. This chemo is the one that causes the neuropathy in his feet and hands and sure did make them hurt last time. We are hoping to have less side effects this time. We still don't know about the liver directed therapy yet. I am sure it will get done. If there is anything new to report, I will let you know. We just keep moving forward with hope and faith and try to sprinkle in a little courage. We really appreciate your thoughts and prayers. Love, Jolene