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MikeF
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her2group
05-30-2014, 11:30 AM
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Update on Barb
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MikeF
Update on Barb
Its with great sadness I log in to inform you all that my wife has lost her battle with the enemy. The last couple months have not been good and I regret not keeping you all informed. An abscessed...
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her2group
12-28-2013, 07:19 AM
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Affordable Care Act
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11,070
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MikeF
Re: Affordable Care Act
Our deductible is 6350.00 with a monthly premium of 644.00. Barb can go in for one treatment and that would knock out the deductible. Im still trying to get my mind around why the premium had to...
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her2group
12-26-2013, 05:31 AM
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Affordable Care Act
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MikeF
Re: "Affordable" Care Act LOL
I edited my original post to accurately refer to Washington as a whole. My intentions were never to debate political preference but to get a feel for how our situation compares to others on this...
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her2group
12-23-2013, 06:07 AM
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Affordable Care Act
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MikeF
Re: "Affordable" Care Act LOL
We have two options as I see it. One is to keep our existiong plan at 644.00 per month which is double what I paid last year. The other options is I stay on my plan for 94.00 per month and Barb gets...
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her2group
12-21-2013, 06:35 AM
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Perjeta and TDM1
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MikeF
Re: Perjeta and TDM1
This might help
http://her2support.org/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=59567
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her2group
11-18-2013, 10:35 AM
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Affordable Care Act
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11,070
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MikeF
Affordable Care Act
We recieved a memo from our home office this morning that my health insurance premium will double next year from 295.34 per month to 644.00.
What are most of you seeing out there, is the...
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her2group
11-06-2013, 11:37 AM
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Little Pink Houses
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MikeF
Little Pink Houses
I wanted to share an experience we had last week. Every year I am required to take classes to maintain my license as an optician. We have always tried to head to the coast for a vacation at the same...
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her2group
10-23-2013, 06:49 PM
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what to do about stubborn skin mets?
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MikeF
Re: what to do about stubborn skin mets?
Barb has had several spots pop up in the last three years. They dont seem to respond to any of the combinations shes been on. The only thing that has worked has been electron treatments which arent...
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her2group
09-30-2013, 09:39 AM
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Who is receiving Perjeta?
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Posted By
MikeF
Re: Who is receiving Perjeta?
My wife Barb has been on Perjeta/Herceptin/Taxotere since January with excellent results. The only concern I have had is I cant be sure the Taxotere is accomplishing anything other than wearing her...
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her2group
05-30-2013, 12:35 PM
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Update on Barb
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Posted By
MikeF
Update on Barb
I wanted to stop by, say hello, and give you all an update on my warrior Barb. After 7 treatments of Perjeta/Herceptin/Taxotere all seems well. She had her last treatment the 21st and the only glitch...
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her2group
05-07-2013, 01:58 PM
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Applying for SS Disability Bens...after ~11 years
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MikeF
Re: Applying for SS Disability Bens...after ~11 years
We looked into this for Barb and were told they go back 10 years and she would have had to work 5 of those years which she hadnt. The other option was based on my income and assets which Im told are...
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her2group
02-26-2013, 01:30 PM
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Update on Barb Need Some Advice
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MikeF
Update on Barb Need Some Advice
I have two reasons for posting today, 1st Barb is still doing great on Perjeta she was in today for her third. Blood counts all look good and shes feeling really good. We were blessed by some people...
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her2group
02-15-2013, 11:24 AM
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Update on Barb 2/15
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MikeF
Update on Barb 2/15
We are very pleased with Barbs response to Perjeta/Herceptin/Taxotere. She had her second treatment on 2/6 and side effects seem minimal at this time just a little stomach ache according to her. I...
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her2group
02-14-2013, 04:55 PM
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Today and tomorrow only... PLEASE VOTE!!!
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MikeF
Re: Today and tomorrow only... PLEASE VOTE!!!
94 ahead I shared on facebook should help
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her2group
02-14-2013, 10:44 AM
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Today and tomorrow only... PLEASE VOTE!!!
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Posted By
MikeF
Re: Today and tomorrow only... PLEASE VOTE!!!
Voted yesterday and watched the video. All I can say is if that doesnt bring a tear to your eyes your cryer is broke, get it fixed!
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Keeping Your Mind Off of BC
02-07-2013, 03:00 PM
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For those interested: Scripture Through the Her2 Fight
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37,226
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MikeF
Re: For those interested: Scripture Through the Her2 Fight
Rom 8:38-39 have been my favorites for a long time. Thanks for the reminder Paula
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her2group
01-29-2013, 12:05 PM
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Still waiting for approval from insurance company
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Posted By
MikeF
Re: Still waiting for approval from insurance company
I was told the NCCN guidelines were updated the end of Sept. Barbs oncologist apparently wasnt aware of this as late as the end of Oct. when she started the Haloven. I asked for Perjeta then and was...
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her2group
01-16-2013, 01:02 PM
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Update on Barb 12/28
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Posted By
MikeF
Re: Update on Barb 12/28
We have approval for Perjeta!!!! Barb starts Perjeta/Herceptin/Taxotere tomorrow morning. It wont be soon enough for her Im sure. There is considerable progression in the Lymph Nodes around her neck...
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her2group
01-09-2013, 03:09 PM
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Update on Barb 12/28
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MikeF
Re: Update on Barb 12/28
We have a second opinion at Presbyterian Hospital Charlotte scheduled for Jan 29 they have a breast specialty program thats been highly recommended. For now we are waiting for approval of Perjeta and...
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her2group
01-09-2013, 05:23 AM
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Update on Barb 12/28
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Posted By
MikeF
Re: Update on Barb 12/28
Talked to Barbs Onco assistant yesterday they have agreed to send slides to Precipio and ask insurance for access to Perjeta. Im told because she had Neulasta last Tuesday she couldnt have any...
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her2group
01-07-2013, 05:56 PM
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Update on Barb 12/28
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3,582
Posted By
MikeF
Re: Update on Barb 12/28
Kim
I actually talked to Dr. Sklar at Precipio this afternoon. I had approached Barbs Onco with the the idea a couple of months ago when the TDM- didnt work. Her doctor felt that there wasnt much...
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her2group
01-07-2013, 02:07 PM
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Update on Barb 12/28
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3,582
Posted By
MikeF
Re: Update on Barb 12/28
What a difference a week makes. It appears Barbs mets are rearing their ugly head again and the nodes around the base of her neck are flaring up as well. Called her Onco this morning as she wasnt...
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her2group
12-28-2012, 03:07 PM
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Update on Barb 12/28
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3,582
Posted By
MikeF
Update on Barb 12/28
Barb has been doing well on the Haloven she started Oct 23rd. She has also endured 5 weeks of radiation with a short break at Thanksgiving. We drove her up to Chicago to visit family and take in a...
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her2group
12-10-2012, 02:52 PM
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Sheila has earned her wings
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16,509
Posted By
MikeF
Re: Sheila has earned her wings
So sorry to hear this, I can see her now skipping down streets of gold. I too can attest to the very real presence in my life of both my parents after their passing. Take care Jen you are never alone.
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her2group
10-31-2012, 02:02 PM
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10
Please ask Congress to push FDA approval of Her 2 NEU cancer treatment TDM1
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1,658
Posted By
MikeF
Re: Please ask Congress to push FDA approval of Her 2 NEU cancer treatment TDM1
Done, hope it helps
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