Hello
My Mom was diagnosed 2 years ago with Carcinoid. The primary seems to be in the lung ( never ever smoked) and has now gone into her liver.(Never drank with the exception of a Pina Colada on Christmas and New Years). She went thru treatment with Cisplatin & Taxol and it seemed to help reduce the size of the tumors. She has been told that surgeory was not an option. After 9 months, she had to be taken off the chemo due to cardiomyapathy, a side effect from the two drugs. We went to a Carcinoid specialist in Tampa @ the Moffitt Center, Dr Kvoles. He has recommeded Temidar and Xeloda. He is concerned that her insurance may not cover it because these drugs are said to be treatment for Brain Tumors and Melenoma. Her insurance is Blue Cross Health Options. Can anyone give me their thoughts.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Tami Cooper- Miami Florida