We went and saw Dr. Nieto today and were pulled into the financial office. THey got the call this morning that BCBS upheld the denial for the second transplant. Rhat really irks me is that BCBS was given the entire protocol when we applied fo r the first transplant so they were aware of this second one. And the fact that HDC with tandem SCT is the standard of care for relapsed testicular cancer that has surpassed first line therapy. GRRR!!! To me its like okaying a heart transplant and then stopping the surgery and say oh no, we didnt approve sewing them up you will have to stop! GRRR again! Dr. Nieto and MDAnderson are filing the appeal with IRO and hopefully we will know something in the next two weeks. If they uphold the decision as well then we go to either self pay or apply for the MDAnderson financial assistance program. I know J and I will qualify. So thats where we are....which is no where really. We know Jason will have the second transplant before the end of the year. Please pray that IRO finds in our favor! Prayers Welcomed Kimmy
Oh J is doing really well. He is progessing in his therapy and blood count wise everything looks great. Looks like he will get another two weeks to continue to get stronger!
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