Date Posted:02:36:17 04/06/12 Fri Author: monika Subject: Re: Meeting with Oncologist...................... In reply to:
Ravenbeauty
's message, "Meeting with Oncologist......................" on 11:47:07 04/04/12 Wed
Have been thinking of you today, and wishing you good thoughts.
Your update sounds promising -- awesome news about the bone scan, and your surgeon sounds very, very promising. Having a good surgeon can make all the difference! Removing the cancer is key to stopping angiosarcoma.
All the best today Raven; you'll do great. You sound like you have a great team.
(and it's gotta feel good to see how GREAT GH is these days!! There is really hope there it seems!)
Most payers do not review chemotherapy drugs for off label indications. Your oncologist can check into precert requirements, I'll bet there are none. I have worked in the industry, most payers do not get involved in chemo issues. There is a lot of off label chemotherapy. Gleevac is an oral agent, used to keep cancers like CML dormant. Good news about your bone scan. Remember Lance Armstrong. Cancer clinics, cancer societies and pharmaceutical assistance programs also provide financial assistance. Talk to a social worker at the hospital, even if you are not currently a patient. Often they will assist. Some hospitals have designated people to find payer sources for meds. I know this for a fact, have worked in the industry. Clinical trials usually provide free meds. We don't know anything about your personal situation, I hope you have a family supporting you. Keep your head up. You are in the thoughts and prayers of many. Thanks for the continued updates.
Re: Meeting with Oncologist......................