Radiation Roadblock

I was supposed to have a preliminary meeting with the radiologist tomorrow afternoon. I received a call from their office. The claims person told me that since the radiology clinic was in a free-standing building, I would have to pay the specialist co-pay every time I went. That's $40 a visit. That's a minimum of 30 visits for a total minimum of $1200.00. If I went to a radiation clinic in a hospital, it's free to me.

That's a no-brainer. However, the closest hospital that offers this is Magee which is where I've been going for all of my treatment. I just didn't want to drive downtown every day for a 5-minute procedure. I certainly don't want to pay $1200 just to save myself time. Sigh...

I received a call from Dr. Z's clinical coordinator who said she'd set up an appointment for me with their clinic in the hospital. I told her to hold off and wait until I checked out the two local hospitals. They use free-standing clinics so I'm right back where I started. I'll have to call her back and tell her to go ahead.

I had a follow-up appointment with the kidney doctor this morning. I just need a blood test to re-check my levels and I should be good and not have to see her again. She asked about MFD's wedding. The doctor is Egyptian and liked the idea of having it in the Luxor.

I drove out to State College yesterday by myself to take MFS out to lunch, check out his new apartment and to stock his pantry/fridge. It's a nice apartment. It's clean and freshly painted. The best thing is that it comes with it's own washer and dryer that he shares with his roommate and he doesn't have to pay per wash. I think he just pays for electricity.

The drive wasn't too bad. I had plenty of energy. I only got tired about an hour from home. I think that would have happened even without me going through everything I had gone through previously.

On Sunday, MFD and I went to Ross Park Mall. I hadn't been there since December 23rd, the day after my first chemo when I had plenty of energy from the steriods. I felt fine on Sunday and walked all over the mall. I even picked up some info on kayaking from L.L. Bean. I think BDHA and I will first try our canoe in the Ohio River next summer. I haven't been in it for years. Hopefully my arm strength will be back by then.

Well...time to eat lunch then head into work.

Have a great day!