Dear Eileen,
that was my question too!
I have researched it, called Tykerb etc. and the answer is no, there is not one. My oncologist is going to put me on it anyways along with Xeloda, but I have no idea if my insurance is going to pay for it or not.
Probably not because their policy is to pay for approved drugs only 6 months after they were approved. Crazy system, huh?
Well, if this is the case perhaps Tykerb will get me some assistance.
My doctor's office just faxed the prescription/application form to Tykerb, and the way I understand Tykerb will contact my insurance company to see whether they are willing to pay or what.
Hope this helps. Let me know what you are doing!
Good luck,
Odette
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May 18, 2006 Age 52,
Diagnosed infiltrating ductal carcinoma
er/pr- HER2 + 3.9 by FISH
June-August 2006 AC chemo
August-October 2006 Taxotere + Herceptin
November 18, 2006 Mastectomy 16 involved lymph nodes
Jan 2, 2007 start radiation
Stage IV, Jan 12, 2007 recurrence in cervical lymph nodes while on Herceptin, stopped Herceptin
Rad oncologist extended the radiation field, good response
Started Tykerb Xeloda on beginning of May 2007
Progression to lungs and conglomerate lymphadenopathy July 2007
Undecided about next treatment
'One does not get to choose one's adventures'
I'm experimenting with my diet, using green tea, flax seed curry and olive oil
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