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Discussing ChemoFx® with Your Patient

Interpretation of the Results
The final report will highlight the best in vitro response to chemotherapy according to the panel of agents you selected for testing. This is to act as a guide to be added to your knowledge of the patient's history, current conditions, etc. The final decision on treatment of choice is obviously yours. It is, however, recommended that you discuss all possible treatments, including the agents to be tested, with your patient before they consent to ChemoFx testing. You and your patient can then determine the next step in therapy.

Information to Facilitate Discussions with Your Patient
Listed below are some of the most frequently asked questions about ChemoFx that a patient may ask. It can be printed and given to your patient. It is also recommended that you direct them to the patient section of this web site so they can find more detail relevant to them written in patient friendly language.

ChemoF® - Helping to Tailor your Cancer Therapy

Q. What is ChemoFx?
A. It is a laboratory test that provides information about how your cancer cells respond to different chemotherapy agents under testing in the laboratory. This test is performed in Precision Therapeutics laboratories.

Q. How can ChemoFx help me?
A. ChemoFx focuses on the unique characteristics of your particular cancer. The results help your doctor select between therapeutically equivalent chemotherapy options. It is highly desirable to know which drugs are effective against your particular cancer cells before chemotherapy agents are administered. Your doctor will discuss the best treatment plan with you based on all the information available and on his/her expertise, not just the results of this test.

Q. How is the ChemoFx test done?
A. A portion of your cancer cells or associated fluids, removed during a surgical procedure or biopsy, is sent to Precision Therapeutics for testing. The cancer cells are grown in the laboratory and treated with the chemotherapy agents selected by your doctor. After treatment of the cancer cells, a member of the laboratory scientific staff determines the cancer cell response to each drug. A final report is prepared and sent to your doctor.

Q. Is ChemoFx right for me?
A. The best way to determine if ChemoFx is right for you is to discuss the test with your doctor. This test may not be appropriate for all patients or cancer types. Once you review this information with your physician, if he/she needs additional information please have them contact our Account Specialists at 1-800-547-6165.

Q. Is there any added risk?
A. No. Precision Therapeutics is sent a portion of the cells that your doctor has already decided to remove when diagnosing or treating your cancer. There is no additional risk to obtain cells for the ChemoFx test during a procedure or surgery that has been medically prescribed by your doctor. Precision Therapeutics never suggests a procedure solely to obtain cancer cells for ChemoFx testing.

Q. I have already had surgery; can you still test my cancer tissue?
A. The ChemoFx test requires live cells. We are not able to use frozen or preserved cells. If it is necessary to perform a procedure or surgery in the future, cancer cells obtained at that time may be tested. ChemoFx may also be performed on fluid collections from the abdominal cavity or the thorax.

Q. Who pays for the ChemoFx test?
A. The ChemoFx Assay is covered by Medicare Part B and has been reimbursed by over 400 commercial insurance companies.

Precision will accept assignment from your commercial health plan (Precision will not balance bill you) provided that you complete the Assignment of Benefits/Appointment of Authorized Representative form. Additionally, Precision will submit claims on your behalf to your health plan. Patients with commercial insurance will be responsible for applicable co-payments, deductibles, and co-insurance as required by the policy. Precision reimbursement professionals will work diligently to obtain payment from your insurance company and we will do our very best to minimize your financial burden. For further information, please contact the Billing Department toll free at 866.243.6639.

For further information about ChemoFx® Assay and Precision Therapeutics Inc, please visit: www.precisiontherapeutics.com/patients