j ross Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Hi Everyone I think it's good news. Let me quote the bottom line: Stable appearancs in the chest. Small cluster of left para aortic nodes is slightly more prominent. We are having problems with the British NHS. We are asking them to pay for tarceva which they are very relunctant to do. If there is any sign of progression they have a get out so I am wondering if they are looking for trouble. Meanwhile Barry feels very fit and healthy and leading a normal existance. Best wishes to you all> I am thinking of you. Jennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 I am grinning from ear to ear after reading this, Jennie! Way to go, Barry!!! Feeling fit and healthy.............WOW!!!!! Hope this continues indefinitely for you guys. Also hope you can take a little time for celebration!!! Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieB Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Hi Jennie, This does sound like encouraging news. I hate to hear about the NHS though. We lived in London for a while so I've a little experience with it, of course not to your guys' degree though. Have you tried contacting the drug manufacturer of Tarceva? If it is prescribed and a patient can not pay for a potentially life-saving drug, many drug companies will subsidize a drug and provide it free of charge with the right paperwork. It's worth calling them and checking into it. I know they do it in the states. My prayers for you both continue. Keep us updated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Jennie, That does sound like good news, so glad to here that. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Sounds good to me. Congratulations, you two. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 That sounds like good news to me!!!! Can't believe you have to pay for Tarceva though, surely there must be a way around that. Very unfair. All the best for continued success, Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Congratulations!! Sounds good to me also. Hope everything else is alright. Keep us posted. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaffie Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 Sounds good to me Now if the British NHS would just cooperate and pay for that tarceva... Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 Congratulations Jennie; I hope Berry gets the tarceva covered. If iressa worked, I think it is likely that tarceva would too. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 Sounds like good news. I pray that the good news continues continues in dealing with the NHS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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