Deb J. Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 Well, my mom & dad have been checking out the site and reading all of your responses. My whole family is very moved by your warm welcome and support. My father saw his oncologist on Friday and she is considering changing him from Iressa to Tarceva. He is paying out of pocket for the Iressa and it is (as most of you know) very expensive!! He gets most of his drugs from the VA, althought they would not cover Iressa, his doctor thinks they may cover Tarceva. Please know, my family has each and every one of you in our prayers. Also, I was reprimanded by my father for "Jumping the Gun." He is 70, not 71. (Birthday June 1st.) Sorry Dad!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 Hi Deb, If your 'young' Dad's insurance doesn't cover the Tarceva, check the drug company to see if he qualifies for 'compassionate' free drugs. Hope it does the trick for your Dad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 Ah, 70! The age of wisdom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 Welcome!!! God Bless and prayers, Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 Please let us know if the VA covers the Tarceva. I hope it works for your dad...be aware that many of our members that started on 150 mgs. had to go down to 100 due to the side effects at the higher dosage. Wishing you all the best! Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 Hi Deb.. So glad that your Dad is getting the help that he needs. Hope he can swing a way to pay for the meds. I just got on medicare starting yesterday, so it will be a whole 'nother world I shall have to learn about. Glad that Mom and Dad found us too.. welcome, Mom and Dad! Any questions, just ask. One of us should be able to help by drawing on our own experience. We have the "ask the experts" forum in which real live oncologists can answer even the toughest questions. They are just great and do this as a pro bono service to us. All the best to you and to your family. Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 Deb, Thank you for the news, remind us to wish him Happy Birthday June 1st, that may bring a smile. Hugs J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbays Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 Welcome and good luck to your dad. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 Deb, Deb's Dad and Mom, If your insurance or the VA do not cover the cost of Tarceva please contact Genetech, the company that makes Tarceva. They have a program that helps cover the cost of the medication for the under insured and non insured. http://www.gene.com/gene/products/ Hope Tarceva works as well for your Father as it has for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted May 6, 2005 Share Posted May 6, 2005 Hi Deb, Welcome and welcome to your family. You really made a boo boo saying your dad is 71 You received a lot of advice from different posts for helping if you do not have ins. to cover the medication. I pray one works for your dad. We will have a round of drinks for your dad at Cindi's pub on June 1st to celebrate his 70 + Just remind us, and we will make all the arrangements. Please take care and we are always here for you. Again welcome to our little world. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted May 6, 2005 Share Posted May 6, 2005 Hi Deb. I'm glad you and your mom and dad found our site. We've got a lot of very smart people here who have been down this road and have answers to just about any question you could come up with. Ask anything you want, no matter how silly it seems. It's probably been asked before. We also have a lot of fun. Don't forget to check out the Just for Laughs forum. It's very helpful to get through this fight with some good humor. Lots of love coming your way, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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