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Re: Deny coverage for Pertuzuman (Perjeta)
Hi there,
I have been on Perjeta and Herceptin since August 1, 2012. I was on the TCH trio for my chemo, then just on the Herceptin until August. My oncologist ensured that I received this. My liver spot went from .9 to .6 mm with just the Perjeta and Herceptin. Your oncologist needs to do his due diligence to ensure you get this. He told me that he wrote the need stating I was "a first line" regimen. For those who have been on multiple chemos through the years, I am not sure what would happen. But for those newly diagnosed as in the last year or so I would think the oncologist would make this happen for you. Good luck.
Jackie
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10/11 IBC Stage IV; 1 liver met 4.6 cm.
10/11-2/12 TCH for 6 rounds
3/12 Right MRM
5/12-7/12 33 Radiation treatments
8/1/12 Started Perjeta along with the Herceptin
10/12 Scans said NED for first time
5/15 UWSeattle Vaccine Trial 3 months
12/16 Scans still show NED. Herceptin and Perjeta continue indef.
8/17 Taken off Perjeta;staying on Herceptin. Still NEAD.
3/18 Still NEAD
8/19 Now on Subcutaneous Herceptin
10/21 Remain on Subcutaneous Herceptin (Hylecta)
11/21 CT showed possible lung mets. Was told to wait and see until scan
1/22 CT shows continued growth
03/22 Lung Biopsy said sample was too small but nodules keep growing and IR is convinced that it is indeed cancer
04/22 Oncologist referred for consult for a transbronchial biopsy. This does not sound pleasant
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