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Ginagce · 10-08-2006, 10:49 AM

There's a great book here in PA called "Breast Cancer: Covered or Not?".

It was written by Dr. Linda Rhodes and Pat Halpin-Murphy, President of the PA Breast Cancer Coalition, a political action group here in PA. The book won the 2006 Non-Profit Innovation Award.

Although it's geared in some cases to PA residents, there's a lot of very good information in it about insurance in general, clinical trials, appeals and lots more. I think it is an excellent resource for all breast cancer patients.

You can order the book throught the Coalition at www.pabreastcancer.org or by calling them at 1-800-377-8828.

I have not yet had a problem getting coverage for herceptin but just had to change my insurance and I'm in my second year of herceptin so we'll see over the next few weeks where I stand.

All the best to you.

Ginagce

10-08-2006, 10:49 AM	#6
Ginagce Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 144	Covered or Not? There's a great book here in PA called "Breast Cancer: Covered or Not?". It was written by Dr. Linda Rhodes and Pat Halpin-Murphy, President of the PA Breast Cancer Coalition, a political action group here in PA. The book won the 2006 Non-Profit Innovation Award. Although it's geared in some cases to PA residents, there's a lot of very good information in it about insurance in general, clinical trials, appeals and lots more. I think it is an excellent resource for all breast cancer patients. You can order the book throught the Coalition at www.pabreastcancer.org or by calling them at 1-800-377-8828. I have not yet had a problem getting coverage for herceptin but just had to change my insurance and I'm in my second year of herceptin so we'll see over the next few weeks where I stand. All the best to you. Ginagce