After amazing results on Taxotere, my onc wants to add Avastin to the Taxotere for 3 more rounds of treatment. My insurance co. (United Health Care) told my onc that they will not cover Avastin for me because the FDA protocol just recently approved is Taxol, Carboplatin & Avastin. I've had reactions to both Taxol & Carbo and obviously can't take either. Taxotere has been a miracle for me. The UHC folks are sticking to their guns but did allow for 3rd party review -- 3rd party to be chosen by them.
I've seen some people here on Taxotere/Avastin. Are you part of a clinical study? Did you have problems getting that combo approved? Did you have to resort to threatening letters from attorneys?
Any advice you can give me would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Trish