So Rob, did they say that your benefits are reduced if you earn more than the allowed $1100? I thought it just made a portion of the benefits taxable. They do have a "return to work" (can't remember exactly what they called it) program where if you try to go back to work, benefits cease bu...

Can't wear the first unfortunately, but love the second! Also love your energy!!!

So sorry to read of your husband's passing. May you find comfort in the memories you built together.

That is such good and welcome news! Doing happy puppy dance for Pete!

Good luck and thanks for letting us know. Do they pay travel expenses?

Good for you. I think we all need to be aware of the dollars spent (and wasted), whether we sign the check or not.

JD, I hope the treatment is 100% successful and you never have to get bad cancer news again!

I appreciate what y'all are saying, it's just that I keep having this recurring thought that this forum really isn't the place for political rants. We gather here for one big reason and we have all sorts of different viewpoints on politics and religion. Okay, I need to let this go, so apologies to J...

My docs dropped 5-FU and went to 100mg/m2 for the irinotecan, plus 20% reduction on Erbitux. it's working pretty well at keeping me mostly stable. Will know more in a couple of months. Side effects are still troublesome, but better than with full dose. Hope you do well with it!

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You can make up to around $1100/mo without it affecting your benefits. After that a portion becomes taxable, but it doesn't necessarily affect your eligibility. However, if you are working (and therefore earning), you may have a harder time justifying that you are disabled when you apply. The compas...

I have teardrop trailer envy!

Frenchie, didn't they give you something for break-through pain? For me, I have oxycontin for continuous pain management and oxycodone for break through. (Fortunately not having to take it for now.)

Good luck to him and please let us know how he is doing!

Thinking of you and would love to hear how you are doing. I hope you are still working and drinking good red wine...

Jill, I would find it comforting to know death with dignity was an option... really comforting!