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anna4969 · 01-12-2012, 02:42 PM

Gosh, thank you everyone!!! I will call on Monday and see what can be done if anything.

And Yes, Sarah, I am not kidding on that cost. In fact, last year, I had 6 infusions at MD Anderson, the renowned cancer center, and with Herceptin, access to my port and sodium chloride(saline solution), each infusion was very close to $12,000. Unbelievable, I know.

I agree, sad, sad. I thank the dear Lord every single night for the insurance we do have, even if I have to meet this $8000 out of pocket before insurance will pay 100%. And as you can see about after about one treatment, I am there. January brings me much stress.

Be well everyone

01-12-2012, 02:42 PM	#11
anna4969 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 72	Re: Why is Genentech covering 80% cost of Herceptin? Gosh, thank you everyone!!! I will call on Monday and see what can be done if anything. And Yes, Sarah, I am not kidding on that cost. In fact, last year, I had 6 infusions at MD Anderson, the renowned cancer center, and with Herceptin, access to my port and sodium chloride(saline solution), each infusion was very close to $12,000. Unbelievable, I know. I agree, sad, sad. I thank the dear Lord every single night for the insurance we do have, even if I have to meet this $8000 out of pocket before insurance will pay 100%. And as you can see about after about one treatment, I am there. January brings me much stress. Be well everyone