Now that we are sure that I can tolerate the drugs and reactions, I can go forward with applying for financial assistance from the drug manufacturers.  The reaction from the Zometa put me back several days, I hope I can make up time…

For the Tarceva, I will need to contact Genentech Access to Care Foundation (GATCF) @ 888-249-4918.

For the Zolinza, I will need to contact Merck Patient Assistance Program (PAP)

For the Xeloda, I will need to contact Roche Patient Assistance Foundation @ 800-443-6676.

For the Zometa, I will need to contact Novartis Oncology Patient Assistance Program (PAP) @ 866-884-5906.

For each request for assistance, I will need to download the required paperwork and it fill out completely and properly, provide my last year’s tax return (for proof of income, cuz it all depends on how much money one makes) then get Dr Deleon and Dr Weaver to provide their authorizations, DEA No/State License info and a prescription request for each.

It’s up to me to coordinate all this, and my life literally depends on it, so I’d better get on the ball!

I’ve provided the info in case someone out there, who might happen to be reading my blog, either has need of, or knows someone who has need of this info…  If you do, it’d sure be nice to know I helped someone!