Immunotherapy?

I had a really good chat with Dr. Rossi yesterday during our telehealth visit. She concurred with Dr. Robinson that chemotherapy was not having the desired effect and that we need to explore other options.

Though we talked about three possible therapies for the days ahead, we both agreed that immunotherapy would be the best option given my current situation and lifestyle. The one issue with immunotherapy is that it is expensive and often denied by insurance companies. Dr. Rossi has not yet used immunotherapy to treat a patient with GCT, but taking all factors into consideration, she feels it’s worth a shot with me.

Dr. Rossi does plan to consult with Dr. Hillman at UCSD, just to see if there’s anything he might suggest that we have not thought of at this point.

Please pray that we can get insurance approval and move forward with this plan if it truly is my best option.

I am incredibly thankful for access to good medical care and a team of health care professionals who are so willing to spend time considering what is best for me.