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Yes the wait is hard. We are in Madison WI. The Cancer Center here first had to apply to be part of the expanded access program (EAP) which I think they did in May. In June Mike's doctor told him it would be a few weeks or months (they were not certain). In July Mike's cancer has spread to 3 organs, the old chemo is not working, he has not had chemo since 6/18. On July 9 the doctor (who had already submitted Mike's name) said he would reach out to the research team, hoping Mike could start in a couple weeks. The research team reached out after 2 weeks, another week of tests and interviews, if he is found to be "eligible" they will order the medication which could take 2 or 3 weeks to get. Sorry but it is a waiting game. Keep reaching out to the doctor for updates or see if there is a Plan B while you wait.

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@mcoplien thank you for your reply. It has helped me tremendously.

@mcoplien one of the crucial criteria for the expanded access is cancer progression. If he has KRAS and cancer progression he should be getting the drug more easily. A friend here in CT was approved within a week for an arm of a trial at Yale with the pill and gemabraxane. I would call your nearest hospital that participated in the trials for these last few years and get there ASAP before his cancer progresses any further. You may just be able to have his bloodwork and scans reviewed and get access to the pill sooner or offered a trial. God Bless