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Old 01-10-2006, 12:34 PM   #1
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finally some good news...
I just hope it isn't eclipsed by some rotten news.

While Linda had her MUGA today, (we don't have results yet), my cell phone went off (no I don't turn it off in hospitals), and it was our insurance company.
The good news: Provided Linda gets her infusions at the private company we suggested, our extended health carrier will cover the costs of AVASTIN!

I'm very surprised as this is off-lavel for a drug that's still in infancy for BC trials. That means trips to the big city every two weeks but hey...

Perseverence pays off; I never have been able to accept no as an answer.

Thats for everyone's support and suggestions so far.

still coddling that warm beer,
Al
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Old 01-10-2006, 01:07 PM   #2
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Al, that is great news!!! I am always pleasantly surprised when insurance companies are actually willing to work with you!!!
Also..and I'm sure Linda knows this, but she is sure lucky to have you!!
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Recur: May'05 spine & Hip. New onc
treatment in Mexico Feb'06-Mar-06
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Currently on herceptin/Zometa/Femara-recently added navelbine
Switched to arimidex Nov'06
ovaries removed June '07
ca15-3 in May'06 was 102
ca15-3 summer of '07 holding steady at 23!
ca15-3 slowly rising Dec & Jan 36, 38, 41 and Feb was 36
Feb '08 Liver, lung & Brain scan NED... bones are stable with even a couple spots gone. as compared with '06 scans
May '08 ca 15-3 is 55. Treatment is zometa, vinorelbine, herceptin and aromasin.
No signifcant changes.
Feb'09 Started Xeloda with herceptin..no more hormonals
Feb'09-June'09 tumor markers coming down again from 155 to 84
May'09 blood clots in lungs vena cava filter put in..Heparin shots daily for now.
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Old 01-10-2006, 01:07 PM   #3
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SO pleased for you both!!!
Al, whatever it took, that is really wonderful news.

Keep pushing that envelope, Neighbor....

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Old 01-10-2006, 01:31 PM   #4
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Thumbs up Fabuslous News!!!!
Go celebrate!

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Old 01-10-2006, 01:38 PM   #5
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Have a cold beer now my dear friend. All those hopes and prayers by all of us has worked for you and you are the most deserving for all you do for us.


Happiest wishes and regards

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Old 01-10-2006, 01:47 PM   #6
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Perseverance! You got it, Al. Way to go!!!!!!!!! Celebrate every victory.

Congrats,

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Old 01-10-2006, 05:00 PM   #7
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Great news Al!! Will she be starting it right away??? I've currently been taking navelbine with herceptin....not sure if it's working yet....tomorrow will be my 5th weekly treatment. How long has it taken for you to work with your insurance company to finally reached an agreed arrangement?? Wondering if I need to get the ball rolling????

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