Hello, I posted this on the uterine board but only received one reply. I was hoping maybe someone here would be able to help. I'm on Avastin only for maintenance after going through chemo (carbo/taxol) 3x. I received my 11th infusion this week and have been doing well. My onc said my situation is a dilemma because the question becomes when is it time to come off. I asked if Medicare allows taking a break and then restarting but he said no, they only give you one shot at Avastin. I suppose because of the expense. He also said Medicare can bump you off at anytime. I don't know where things are headed but I was wondering if anyone has been on this treatment and/or if anyone knows the out-of-pocket cost of the drug. Just trying to do some planning. Any thoughts appreciated.
thanks,
Mary Ann
1/2011 - Dx MMMT/TAH/Carbo/Taxol/Brachytherapy
1/2013 - Bilateral lung wedge resection for 2 nodules followed by carbo/taxol
9/2015 - Stereotactic radiation for one lung nodule
12/2017 - Radiation for pelvic tumor followed by carbo/taxol
10/2018 - Started Avastin only for maintenance