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Weekly Cisplatin and Etoposide for recurrent ovca

Alexandra
Alexandra CSN Member Posts: 1,308
edited April 2014 in Ovarian Cancer #1

New study showed promising results

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-96824/New-drug-treatment-beating-ovarian-cancer.html

Overall, 80% of the women's tumors shrank and an unprecedented 43% showed a complete response, with all signs of their cancers disappearing.

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  • lovesanimals
    lovesanimals CSN Member Posts: 1,366 Member
    #2
    Wow

    This sounds very encouraging and promising!  Thanks for sharing.

    Kelly

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  • zenmama
    zenmama CSN Member Posts: 29
    #3
    First question that pops into

    First question that pops into my mind:  I wonder if Etoposide is being used for Ovarian cancer treatment in Canada?  I haven't done extensive research, but at first glance, seems not.  Too bad.

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  • Alexandra
    Alexandra CSN Member Posts: 1,308
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    zenmama said:

    First question that pops into

    First question that pops into my mind:  I wonder if Etoposide is being used for Ovarian cancer treatment in Canada?  I haven't done extensive research, but at first glance, seems not.  Too bad.

    Etoposide in Canada

    Brand name Etoposide injection has been approved by Health Canada since 1994 as well as generic Etoposide since 2013 for the following conditions:

    I)  small-cell carcinoma of the lung
    II)  non-small cell carcinoma of the lung 
    III)  malignant lymphoma (histiocytic type)
    IV)  Testicular malignancies (notably germ cell tumours including seminomas)

    http://webprod5.hc-sc.gc.ca/dpd-bdpp/dispatch-repartition.do?lang=eng

    Judging by the similar situation with Avastin, I think that if your oncologist prescribes Etoposide for recurrent ovarian cancer "off-label" it should be available but not covered by provincial insurance and you will be stuck paying for it. I could ask next time I see my ONC (tomorrow).

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  • GSRon
    GSRon CSN Member Posts: 1,303 Member
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    Alexandra said:

    Etoposide in Canada

    Brand name Etoposide injection has been approved by Health Canada since 1994 as well as generic Etoposide since 2013 for the following conditions:

    I)  small-cell carcinoma of the lung
    II)  non-small cell carcinoma of the lung 
    III)  malignant lymphoma (histiocytic type)
    IV)  Testicular malignancies (notably germ cell tumours including seminomas)

    http://webprod5.hc-sc.gc.ca/dpd-bdpp/dispatch-repartition.do?lang=eng

    Judging by the similar situation with Avastin, I think that if your oncologist prescribes Etoposide for recurrent ovarian cancer "off-label" it should be available but not covered by provincial insurance and you will be stuck paying for it. I could ask next time I see my ONC (tomorrow).

     image

    Maybe I can loan you my

    Maybe I can loan you my testicles.. after all, I can't tell you when I last used them anyway..Wink   Truly, I hope you get to try that treatment.. Now since you work on this side of the border, can't you apply for coverage here as well..?  (I bet you already looked in to that.. but...).

    Ron

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  • Alexandra
    Alexandra CSN Member Posts: 1,308
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    GSRon said:

    Maybe I can loan you my

    Maybe I can loan you my testicles.. after all, I can't tell you when I last used them anyway..Wink   Truly, I hope you get to try that treatment.. Now since you work on this side of the border, can't you apply for coverage here as well..?  (I bet you already looked in to that.. but...).

    Ron

    Brilliant! Can't wait

    USPS runs a promotion on very small packages to Canada

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  • GSRon
    GSRon CSN Member Posts: 1,303 Member
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    Alexandra said:

    Brilliant! Can't wait

    USPS runs a promotion on very small packages to Canada

    I will enclose a magnifying

    I will enclose a magnifying glass for clarity...Innocent  (notice objects in mirror are larger than they appear)...  heh...

    Ron

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