Tykerb/herceptin

Hi Susan,  I, actually, had gone to Dallas for a second
opinion when they 
suggested the trial of Herceptin/Tykerb.  I asked my Onc
here in Austin if 
he could get me on the trial since we have a Nurse at our
center who does 
trials.  She got me on the trial  so I can do everything
here in Austin.  I 
had to pay for all the pre-trial tests but once in the trial
GSK pays for 
the scans , blood tests and their pills.  I still pay for
the Herceptin. 
GSK also provided my Onc with a camera to take the pictures
of the skin mets 
every 4 weeks.
Ask your Onc.  He will know you can apply.  Good Luck,  
Shirley
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Sent: Wednesday, January 03, 2007 12:15 AM
Subject: [ibc] Tykerb/herceptin


> Dear Shirley,
>
> I am seeking to go on that trial.  I have been playing
telephone tag  with
> them.  How do you get it?  With your own oncologist? 
Who  pays for it?
>
> Thank you,
>
> Susan Anne in California
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