Need help with Herceptin
 

Hello,

I am so glad I have found this group.

It's has been almost 2 and half years since I was first dignosed with stage I (0.9cm, 19 node negative, ER+,PR-, HER2-) bc on my right side. I had a mastectomy, I started with tamoxifen. I thought I was cancer free and I had made plans for so many things, until 2 weeks ago...

My doctor found another lump on my left side, and it turned out to be cancer again. What a pain.... I had another mastectomy, the tumor size is still small (0.8cm) and there is no lymph node invlovment (23 nodes negative), however, this time both ER/PR are negative and HER2 is positive (IHC 3+). I was told that this type of cancer is much more likely to comeback than my previous one and Herceptin can significantly lower that risk. Unfortunately, my medical plan does not cover the expensive drug and my financial means doesnt give me the choice of moving to a plan that covers it either.....

I feel stuck and terrified....I wonder if there is any way I can receive herceptin treatment without the hefty price tag...

Can you help?


joyluck

08/04 DX right side stage 1, mastectomy, 0.9cm, 19 nodes negative, ER+, PR-, Her2-,
08/04~ now : on tamoxifen
03/23/07: DX left side Invasive Ductual Casinoma
03/27/07: Mastectomy, 0.8cm, 23 nodes negative ER/PR- Her2+ (IHC 3+)
seeking treatment now...

a thought
 

Joyluck, here's a link to Genentech's web page for assistance with access to Herceptin:

GENENTECH: Commitment to Patient Access
http://www.gene.com/gene/about/views...ent-access.jsp

Thanks
 

Thank you so much!

You're very welcome. So sorry you have to go through this again, but it helps to know you're not alone...we're all in this together. Let us know how it goes with your quest!

<3 Lolly

If Lolly's and Joy's sites don't help, write back and let us know. I'm sure if we all put our heads together we can figure out some way for you to get help. Good luck!