3/3/07 UPDATE!

First of all, Happy 73rd to Grandma. Gramps had a big day today. Some of us family went to the Olive Garden for lunch for Gram's birthday, then he had a nap, and insisted on driving to his doctor appointment (Dr. Hill). He loved driving, and said he has to do things like that. He is now getting ready to go to the Jazz game with Chris. Go Gramps!

Second, I (Jess) talked with Access Solutions (formerly known as SPOC) this afternoon. They have Gramps registered in their system. Access Solutions is the company that will work with us on getting the Avastin drug paid for if (when) Medicare denies it. They referred me to the Genentec Foundation, to make sure Gramps meets the financial and medical requirements, which he does. Here is the catch...the foundation reviews which types of cancer it is going to cover, on the 15th of every month. Right now the foundation is covering brain cancer, but their is a possibility they could drop it in their meeting on the 15th. The woman at the foundation told me that she doesn't think they will drop it any time soon, but that their are no guarantees, and as long as he is treated and the paper work has been received by the 15th of this month, he will be ok, to have it covered. Here is the break down of what MUST happen by the 15th of this month:

1) Grandpa must be treated with Avastin at Hunstman
2) Medicare must receive the treatment paperwork and deny it
3)The denial must be sent to Access Solutions, along with Grandpa's proof of income, and his diagnosis

This is a lot to have happen in this short time, and we need to get Huntsman to pay attention to us, and get it done. Get your boxing gloves out!