The Response to Molecular Profiling Jim Breitfeller's Melanoma Tumor

Good morning, Mr. Breitfeller:


First, I was so happy to read of the excellent response you’ve had with your two biological therapies!

As you can see, Arlet has asked me to coordinate possible molecular profiling of your previous tumor biopsy.

Obviously, we would be happy to profile your tumor, however, I wanted to be sure that you’re aware that Caris does not do any sort of research at our facility - all of our testing is designed for use in a patient’s continued care. What this means to you is that we would be required to bill your insurance for the cost of the test, with you being responsible for any co-pay or deductible as per your insurance policy. The test also needs to be ordered by an MD, so your oncologist would need to sign off on the requisition. The results would then also be given to your oncologist for his/her reference.


If this is something you would like to proceed with, please let me know, and I would be happy to coordinate all the necessary arrangements to get the profiling completed.

Warm regards,

Michele Hudson

Caris Client Services

445 N. 5th Street, Third Floor

Phoenix, AZ 85004

602.358.8977 - Phone

602.358.8920 - Fax

mhudson@carismpi.com


I SEE ROAD BLOCKS!!!!!!

1) MY INSURANCE WILL MOST LIKELY NOT WANT TO FOOT THE BILL
2) I NEED DR.KIRKWOODS SIGN OFF
3) IF THEY DON'T DO RESEARCH, WHAT DO THEY DO!!!!!!

I guess I need to come at this at a different angle.

I may have to make a cyber visit to the National Cancer Institute
and tap in to Dr. Roesenberg Himself.

All I am tring is to "FOLLOW THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD"

SO I AM OFF TO SEE "THE WIZARD". Wish me Luck



jimmy B