March 5th

We were in London again today for CT and MRI scans and to see the genetic consultant. The consultant was such a lovely lady and couldn't have done more for us. She took so much time to sit down with us and explain what that results would mean. In the type of cancer I have (tripple negative) it is 26% likely that this could be a genetic abnormality. The insurance companies don't normally cover this test and the cost is about £1000 to have it done but in this case, if it is genetic there are new drugs on the market which are very effective in treating it. She wrote a hand written letter to the insurance company to request coverage and let us contact them and fax it straight through. We are once again amazed by the treatment we get at the Marsden and the speed with which everything is done.