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Hi April (@aprilradek), Good to hear from you. I'm doing very well, thanks for asking. My next scans are two weeks away. I did go straight to the targeted therapy (over three years ago), and for me, it cleared several tumors in my lung and liver (no surgery and no chemo or radiation). My treatment approach is generally reserved for advanced stage patients. Your team must have a good reason for recommending the radiation first, possibly a curative approach. What reason did they give? Did they say that you would be put on Alectinib after radiation, or are they hoping that won't be needed?

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Hi Lisa,

I am sorry if I already replied to you, I have the hardest time on this site figuring out who I already responded to
Yes, the radiation is because the goal is to "cure" my cancer. Then I will go to Alectinib. The oncologists stated I would be on it for 3 years or more. My copay is $4000 a month, how are you paying? Does your insurance cover it all? It costs $18,000 a month where I live.

I am just worried as the area to be radiated is very close to my heart. I hope your scan is all clear-

april