finally some good news...

[al from Canada]

I just hope it isn't eclipsed by some rotten news.

While Linda had her MUGA today, (we don't have results yet), my cell phone went off (no I don't turn it off in hospitals), and it was our insurance company.
The good news: Provided Linda gets her infusions at the private company we suggested, our extended health carrier will cover the costs of AVASTIN!

I'm very surprised as this is off-lavel for a drug that's still in infancy for BC trials. That means trips to the big city every two weeks but hey...

Perseverence pays off; I never have been able to accept no as an answer.

Thats for everyone's support and suggestions so far.

still coddling that warm beer,
Al

[tammymarie1971]

Al, that is great news!!! I am always pleasantly surprised when insurance companies are actually willing to work with you!!!
Also..and I'm sure Linda knows this, but she is sure lucky to have you!!
Tammy

[AlaskaAngel]

Al, whatever it took, that is really wonderful news.

Keep pushing that envelope, Neighbor....

AlaskaAngel

[RhondaH]

Go celebrate!

Rhonda Hoffman

[Becky]

Have a cold beer now my dear friend. All those hopes and prayers by all of us has worked for you and you are the most deserving for all you do for us.


Happiest wishes and regards

Becky

[Cindi]

Perseverance! You got it, Al. Way to go!!!!!!!!! Celebrate every victory.

Congrats,

Cindi.

[Amy]

Great news Al!! Will she be starting it right away??? I've currently been taking navelbine with herceptin....not sure if it's working yet....tomorrow will be my 5th weekly treatment. How long has it taken for you to work with your insurance company to finally reached an agreed arrangement?? Wondering if I need to get the ball rolling????

Take care, Amy

[Lolly]

I'm so glad to hear this news!!! In a way, you can look on it as Linda's own personalized clinical trial! Way to go you guys :)

<3 Lolly

[Barbara H.]

This is music to my ears. You both deserve this break.
Best wishes,
Barbara H.

[Sandy H]

That is wonderful news Al! You are like me you know what you have to do and you do it. My prayers were answered and I am so happy for you both. Now, I will pray that it works soon!! Sending you both a big hug to go with the beer. Sandy

[StephN]

... for Linda's treatments if you thought it would do any good! But now you don't HAVE to. Just keep the premiums paid up and you are "good to go!"
Such great news that you actually penetrated that bureaucratic barrier and got through to someone who could make the difference.

Halaluyah!

[jessica]

Whoopee! Congratulations Linda & Al!! What wonderful news! Success for one of us is victory for all of us!

Keep the Faith!

[sherri]

Al and Linda,
I'm so happy and hope this drug will do miracle for you. Please let me know whenever you come to Vancouver, I love to meet you both.

[Tami]

Yea!!!! So glad to hear the news. My onc says Avastin is looking very promising.


Best
Tami

[Lisa]

Al,

Excellent news! My onc called me back today after I faxed him the suggestions you and others made. He said that in the U.S., insurance companies aren't yet accepting Avastin and that it costs $10,000 per dose. He said we would have to sign a form for the providers stating that we would pay out-of-pocket if the insurance co. didn't agree. Then we would get our treatments. If the insurance cos. don't pay, we would have to appeal. A risky enterprise.

But we hope the Avastin works so well that the FDA will approve soon! So tell Linda to help those statistics along.

Love and light,

Lisa

[kristen]

Dear Al and Linda,

Congratulations! I am so happy for you both. I hope you are keeping notes, I can see it now, Al's book for getting What you want from the insurance companies. How soon are you starting? Give my best to Linda.

[IRENE FROM TAMPA]

Al, please tell Linda that I am so happy for her - one less thing to have to worry about. Keep me posted on how it works for her.

[Sheila]

Al & Linda
PRAYERS DO WORK
Great news for the both of you and the rest of us.
Al, Linda and all of us are lucky to have such a determinated person in you...you are helping your wife and the rest of us!

[Nicola]

Al, I am so glad to hear the good news! Score one for the little guys! Praying for you both daily.

Hugs,
Nicola

[sassy]

One less worry and a new door opened--keeping you both in my thoughts and prayers.


Sassy
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