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Old 02-09-2006, 07:38 PM   #6
AlaskaAngel
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Getting Herceptin covered

Yes, exactly.

I am still concerned about the problem not just in regard to Herceptin coverage, but in terms of authorization for insurance purposes.

If there is no basis established by clinical trial for those newly diagnosed who are between 1 and 2 cm or even smaller, then why are they authorized by ASCO to get Herceptin whereas those "too far out from treatment" are not?

Especially considering that there is such concern expressed about potential cardiac damage?
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