Another Change For Me

[Joy]

You should appeal because your doctor recommended this drug for good reasons and efficacy is a big one. I would talk to the doc again and see how he can help with a letter of medical necessity backed with research. Also if you have a nurse advocate within your insurance company or can find one if they have a program, and many do, for this. Then you have like a case manager who can talk to real individuals like medical directors, etc. who can say that this treatment can be approved.

I'm not trying to be a bossy boots, Sheila, so forgive me. I just want people to get treatment with drugs that have been developed for the sake of TREATING people. You are a fesity gal and I know you'll do what YOU need to do and I know that you will do just fine.

Hair loss stinks, I've done it 3 times. the only good part is that it is so exciting to get fresh new hair. Have your sense of humor about it and cry if you need to and come to us to just kvetch about it.

best wishes and losts of love headed your way!

[tricia keegan]

Sheila just wanted to wish you good luck for tomorrow and send lots of cyber hugs all the way to you! I hope the side effects are minimal and the treatments work their magic...hey why stop at the wig?? give your self a complete make over and have lots of retail therapy
(always works for me!)

[Becky]

Sheila

Taxol is the same active as Abraxane, just solubilized differently. It is still a great combo with Herceptin (and Avastin). Take tumeric (curcumin) or eat curry as it helps avert Taxol resistance and has proven syngergy with Taxol. It is not an antioxidant so it won't interfere.

I will be thinking of you dear friend.

Love and a hug

[Odette]

Dear Sheila,

Hugs and prayers are going your way,

Odette