[Sheila]

Prayers have been answered in more than 1 way, thanks to all of you!
As you recall, CVS/Caremark my BCBSIL pharmacy denied coverage for Tykerb.
My Oncologist appealed it and it was denied.
I contacted my husbands employer, as they are self insured and plead my case with them. They said my Dr. could appeal one more time. I knew she wouldnt, she was so upset at the insurance/Caremark.
Soooo, I filed my own appeal the other night, marked it urgent and included alot of documentation from all of you. I truly felt I didnt have a chance on this, but at least I would get my "day", and have the last word.
I started to fervently look in Indiana, ohio, Michiga, etc for a T-DM1 trial that I could qualify for...I spent 3 days non stop on the phone. I explained the urgency at getting in, as I am due to have herceptin Tuesday. I ffinally get an appt. in a week to see if I qualify, faxed them all my recent info and scans, filled out paperwork, and have to have another Brain MRI, Muga and Bone Scan....this trial is an open label with pertuzumab.
I decide i really should call my oncologist today and let her know what I am doing. She returns my call today and tells me she got a call from a Dr who oversees second appeals, he reviewed mine, and said he was overiding the previous decision and I am eligible for Tykerb as a solo agent with herceptin.
I am overwhelmed...my prayers are getting answered in multiples.....and now i need to make a decision on whether to go the Tykerb/Herceptin route, or see if i qualify (and I am almost positive I will) and do the T-DM1 / Pertuzumab Trial.
The way I look at it, if i progress on T-DM1, I can always go back to Tykerb, but if I progress on Tykerb, i will be to late for the T-Dm1 trial....

So i am calling a friend on this one (all of you)
...my oncologist says its up to me

What would you do......I need to have a plan in place by Monday of next week.....
Thank you for all the support, your teamwork has made this happen!!!!