I have been on my chemo medication (Gleevec) for 2 wks now and I am happy to say that I have very minimal side effects from it.  It amazes me how much it costs just to get the treatment that will keep me alive.  This medicine is almost $9000/mth.  It saddens me to have found out that insurance companies will only cover cancer treatments for ppl that are not diagnosed with cancers that will ultimately end in death even with treatment such as multiple myeloma.  My next appt with my oncologist is next week so I will update again after that appt.  Thank you to everyone for all of your support!!