It's no secret that my meds are expensive...but now, I might be able to get them from eggs and at a significantly reduced price.
You can read about it here.
OK, we're probably a long way from this happening, but since many of the drug proteins are harvested in a very expensive and complicated manner, it sure would be cool to have 5,000 chickens cranking out a less chemical version of my drugs. I always knew the McMuffin would someday cure cancer.
About Me
- Aaron Kohn
- Father of two amazing kiddos (Eli, 4 and Maris, 2). Married to Kristin for more than 5 years and loving every minute of it. Also have 2 dogs, lots of fish, some amphibians and more. Diagnosed with Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia at age 34. Currently living with cancer and loving life.
4 comments:
Aaron,
just wanted you to know Mary Ann and I are thinking of you.
Michael
(Megan's mom and dad)
Hey Michael,
Thanks so much for checking in. All things considered, life is pretty good...just makes you shift your priorities around a bit (sounds cliche, but totally true).
Aaron
Aaron,
A blog is a little more public than I am comfortable with but I do want to give you some assurance. I don't know if Megan had at anytime mentioned my bout with thyroid cancer....I have at least tried on your shoes. I want you to know being in Indy and in the proximity of the IU Med Center/Methodist is a very good thing for you. They have the smart boys and the latest and greatest toys...and my experience was that when something new comes along they are the first to know. In '97 two advances relevant to my disease came to fruition during my "episode." I'm sure other little "tweaks" concerning thyroid cancer treatment have also evolved. Please keep in mind that cancer is a very treatable disease compared to some others. You have had some good luck already and I'm sure more is to come your way.
michael
Thanks Michael,
I think I'm kinda in the same boat you were. Fortunately for me, the drug that I am taking has been around since about 2002 so I don't feel like a lab mouse ;-).
It's too early to tell how well its working, but it's definitely affecting my blood levels so I'm keeping my fingers crossed. It will be quite some time before we are able to see any long term results.
In the near term, all I can do is live my life. I do agree with you though, its nice to have a stable of docs, nurses and practicioners surrounding you with treatment options.
Frankly, most days I forget I even have leukemia aside from the time I take my meds and a couple hours afterwards.
Aaron
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