[Sheila]

Chelee
I too found that putting things on paper and adding facts gets their attention. I used lots of articles on the synergy between Tykerb/Herceptin when appealing the insurance company...all I got from people here on the board.
I also kept reminding them that this is a quality of life issue, and they were not looking at my interests in sustaining my life.
As far as the cancer legal resource center, i am sure they are good, but they are just now calling me back from way over a month ago...they are not an option when you need help fast. So at least right now, it looks as though you will get the herceptin, I would push more to get the Tykerb added, and worry about the tumor markers later....you need the herceptin, you need the hip fixed, the Tykerb would be a great addition, the tumopr markers can wait till after the surgery....concentrate and focus on the positives (I know they are few and far between) and take one hurdle at a time, when they all pile up, they seem insurmountable, but one at a time you can and will get through it.
You have received so many good suggestions, try to accomplish all you can, and relax a little, all this stress does not help your healing or your problems, it doesnt hurt those you are fighting with, it hurts you!
Sending a big hug Chelee