I am glad to hear you won the appeal. You bet they were not being responsible before. I do not understand sometimes where these companies play "life on the line" games. A life that has had cancer should never have been turned down to begin with. It isn't a game you are up against. It made me feel real good to know you get the scan. As far as your back goes, after hearing your post, I know you will do all the homework with making an informed decision. You have to do it just like you handled your cancer. You did fantastic. I am not sure I could be as brave as you have been. Nobody really knows how they will handle a situation until it is dumped in your lap. I really hope your healing will keep happening all during the holiday season. Be good to yourself, and let me know how your bone scan is, and what the docs say about your back. Thanks for tapping to me sandy. Be at peace. ginnie