Tanya's Cancer Blog

June 27, 2007

I just noticed that my blog is listed as the most discussed web blog. I’m humbled! And it’s been sooo long since I’ve written.

Life is becoming a bit normal, I guess. I will finally have health insurance thanks to the wonderful state of maine, as of july 1st. They have a plan through the state that contracts with BCBS, and charges you based on how much you make. Well, I only worked a few months last year so Irvin and I got a really good deal. AND ALL PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS ARE COVERED! NO APPLICATIONS! I just heard that maine is one of the top 5 states for health care, with hawaii at the top. Wonder why. So next month I see my new gyn-onc, and there will most likely be tests soon after, my favorite part. I feel great, but I also had cancer for probably 2 years and didn’t know it. But honestly, I feel really good. The bio-identical hormones I’m taking are working out great…I would recommend them to anyone who’s having issues. The HRT specialist I’ve seen has been wonderful, Sharzad Green from Community Clinical Pharmacy in Arizona. She’s a Pharm D., and knows WAY more about HRT than any doctor I’ve seen. She will do consultations over the phone, and I’m having my hormones shipped from AZ to ME, no problems!

In regards to the rest of the health insurance nightmare…I don’t know really, but I just heard that a lawyer might be taking the case. I’m not jumping for joy, mostly because my credit is in the negatives right now as I have stopped paying ALL of my debts. No sense in paying some bills and not the rest. Worst case scenario has come true: complete and utter financial ruin. Ok, not that bad…I still have Irvin. And my dear father co-signed on my “new” car after the bank laughed at me.

Adoption… We’re in the first stages right now, slowly trying to save any money we can. We had a VERY generous donation from a family member to get us started, which puts us close to half of what we’ll need. We thought about sending out letters to our friends and family to see if anyone had any extra lying around, but decided not to because we felt funny asking for money. I’m still not losing faith that it will all work out! ANd we decided we want a baby girl! I think we both have always imagined a daughter, and we’ll most likely have only one. Picked out the color for the baby room (yes…it’s a shade of purple, my favorite color!)

We LOVE Portland Maine…if anyone is looking for a laid-back, progressive, ocean-side small city, this is the place. I’m never leaving!

Much love to you all!

Posted on June 27, 2007 at 6:32:42 AM by Tanya ( Wow..., 8 comments)

Tanya – so great to hear from you. Glad you are settling in up there in Maine. Love to hear about the health insurance up there and the application for adoption. What an exciting time.

Posted on June 27, 2007 at 4:12:58 PM by jill

Hi Tanya, I just started my blog here and look forward to knowing you. You are beautiful! I am so happy to hear about you now having insurance. Do they cover precriptions also? Do you have to pay a premium? I am very excited to hear how some states are helping their citizens. Feel good-take care of you! Sue

Posted on July 2, 2007 at 12:38:58 PM by sue123

hello tanya sounds great I am a little behind on my blog we have been busy here .I hope all goes well with the adoption you deserve to have your dream come true.
all my love kara

Posted on October 1, 2007 at 4:42:31 PM by Anonymous

Hi Tanya where have you been? I am hoping that you are well.
I will post on the Community and see if I can get a hold of you.

HUg Sherri.

Posted on March 20, 2008 at 1:16:01 PM by karlak

Hello Tanya I am soo happy for you and your new babies. Cant wait to see a pic .I am anxious to feel the twins the doc says in a couple weeks I should feel them fighting for space Ha Ha.
I Have another Ultrasound on the 24th of april and it should confirm that we have a boy and a girl! Congrats again!
Kara

Posted on March 24, 2008 at 5:49:26 PM by kara

Hi Tanya, I saw your blog while looking at Ovarian
> information online. I too live in Portland.I have an appt next
> Thursday at my OBGYN and I am dreading it. I feel like I have all
> the symptoms of Ovarian Cancer and keep getting pushed around from
> idea to idea. My OB wants to do some tests, and I have basically
> psyched myself out. Would love to chat with you!Jennifer Beaumont
>

Posted on August 27, 2008 at 1:33:55 PM by Jennifer (unverified)

Hi There,

Can you tell me how you found your HRT specialist? I just stopped taking tamoxifen and want to have my hormones checked. Thanks so much.

Kathleen

Posted on September 16, 2008 at 7:41:38 AM by cupcakegirl

Hi Tanya,

I was just thinking about ya!
It is nice to see ya Red head.

Sherri

Posted on September 16, 2008 at 11:30:33 AM by karlak