As happy as I was and optimistic yesterday, leave it to the government to Mess it up. Last night the FDA pulled the approval for Avastin to treat Breast Cancer. There is a debate if this is the beginning of rationing because it is a very expensive drug. Granted, I don't have Breast Cancer but this gives my insurer an excuse to deny treatment. I called United HC and she said that if the FDA pulled their approval then they probably would drop the medication as well. As I understand it, Avastin has been the super drug that was really helping my tumor and preventing the blood from being able to re-route and form new vessels around the tumor. Thanks for listening guys!
Sandi
Friday, January 7, 2011
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That's heartbreaking! Blocking the formation of blood vessels around any tumor is exactly what we need to do. I hate that insurance companies can hold back treatment like that. I hope you are able to either get on a drug trial for free or find a way to continue receiving this exciting new drug.
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Deb
Thanks Deb, I am trying not to think about it too much. I have great doctors and if it is possible for me to stay on the medication, they'll make it happen. I could get grandfathered in since I am on treatment now and have had success on it. There are other drugs out there, who knows, this could end up being a blessing in the end. God has a way of turning situations upside down. There is a long history of Him doing that in my life. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers!
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Stop by your blog often, praying for you!
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Thanks for all of the thoughts and prayers!!!
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I read an article about Avastin and the possibility of the FDA pulling it. I was really hoping it would not happen. Several women have had no luck with any other drug. So sad...the government has no business interfering in peoples healthcare. I hope your doctors can bypass it and continue treatment. You are in my prayers!
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