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05-12-2005, 12:41 PM

Thanks, Esther. My doctor is thinking initially xeloda + herceptin. I've also asked him whether I am a candidate for Lapatinib, but I don't know much about it yet.

I forgot to ask and maybe others could comment on whether anyone has used the Immunicon test marketed by Veridex for the circulating tumor cell (CTC) test, and whether insurance has reimbursed anyone for it, or what is the cost.

It just seems to make sense that the CTC test would be more useful than waiting a longer period of time, and then having to undergo the CT scans and MUGAs...

Shell

05-12-2005, 12:41 PM	#3
Shell Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks, Esther. My doctor is thinking initially xeloda + herceptin. I've also asked him whether I am a candidate for Lapatinib, but I don't know much about it yet. I forgot to ask and maybe others could comment on whether anyone has used the Immunicon test marketed by Veridex for the circulating tumor cell (CTC) test, and whether insurance has reimbursed anyone for it, or what is the cost. It just seems to make sense that the CTC test would be more useful than waiting a longer period of time, and then having to undergo the CT scans and MUGAs... Shell