On 3/13/2007
Eddiesboy wrote:
My father has been diagnosed stage 4 cancer that has mt in his stomache. Pathology thinks it has originated in his gall bladder, he had surgery to remove a tumor in his liver a month ago. That is when they saw mt to different areas of his stomache. Dr. has started chemo and wanted to use Terceva, but the insurance co. (SCAN) has denied because Terceva is usually used for other types on cancer. We are thinking of trying to pay out of pocket but were told it was $2300 a month. We are having trouble getting info on whether we should try it or not. Dr. has given my father 8 months to a year. Is Terceva and ave we should travel ??
Hi I was wondering how your dad is doing. My husband has stage IV gallbladder cancer and we are wondering if the chemo is effective. Hope to hear from you..
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