Equal Access to Breast Cancer Treatment

This petition was published by Brenda Odovichuc on Oct 25, 2010

We, the undersigned residents of Alberta, petition the Alberta government to improve the availability and coverage of new targeted breast cancer treatments.

In Brenda Odovichuc’s case, she is 33 years old and a two year survivor of stage 4 Her2 positive breast cancer. Her current treatment of Xeloda/Tykerb is not fully funded by Alberta Health and Wellness and is only partially covered by private health insurance. Because Tykerb is fully funded in Saskatchewan and Nova Scotia, we urge Alberta Health and Wellness to fully cover new targeted breast cancer treatments, such as Tykerb.

We also request Alberta actively research and provide TDM1 for Her2 positive patients when Herceptin and Tykerb are no longer options.

Alberta should be the leader in cancer research and provide full coverage for proven cancer treatments!

STOP MEDICINE DISCRIMINATION!

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