Clinical trials and medical insurance coverage

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Over the past few months, I have been in touch with Sloan Kettering in NYC regarding their Phase I vaccine trial for stage 111 and stage IV HER2 positive bc. I just completed the ct scans that were required and was to meet with the doctor last friday for bloodwork. Late last Thursday the office called and cancelled the appointment stating that the doctor was afraid to administer the vaccine because my insurance company would not cover any hospitalization or medical expenses if I had a severe reaction to the vaccine.

I was just wondering if any of you had similar problems when participating in the vaccine trials at U of Washington.