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Post by freecharlie on Aug 27, 2015 3:14:55 GMT
I have a friend whose husband was diagnosed with leukemia in feb. He went through chemo, transplant, and then had to spend 60 days or so in a hotel near the hospital because we live rurallt.
Between medical care, the medications, the cost of the hotel stay, loss of income, and everything else they no longer have any savings and are losing their home because they were renting and the owner is selling it.
So on top of everything else, they are scrambling to find a place to live.
Now they may have hit their insurance's max on prescriptions. One of the meds he needs to stay alive is costing $1000 per month.
I'm sure there are programs out there for people who need help with medication or maybe even housing issues with cancer.
I'm googling for them, but thought I would come her and see if the peaa had any ideas.
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Post by pridemom on Aug 27, 2015 3:21:03 GMT
There should be a medical social worker with the treatment center that can help them access resources. The American Cancer Society has some programs. The hospital may forgive part of the bill if they complete paperwork.
Some drug manufacturers have copayment assistance programs. Google the name of the medication. Dd and I take a drug that costs $3400/mo each before insurance. It has a copay assistance program that is not income based. We each pay only $10/mo for it.
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Post by suzastampin on Aug 27, 2015 3:23:44 GMT
I know that my friend couldn't afford the $1000 shot she needed before each round of chemo. She told the dr that she couldn't afford it and that he might as well not start her on the chemo. He gave her a doctor's "sample" each time. I'd ask the staff or the doctor where he's getting treatment if they know of anything. I know some drug companies will try to help. Do they have any friends that could host a fundraiser BBQ or something for them?
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Post by marimoose on Aug 27, 2015 3:25:44 GMT
Sorry, I don't have anything to offer as I have never been in that position, thankfully. The peas always have answers so I hope you get some helpful advice from some of them.
You are very kind to be trying to help out your friend. I hope her husband doing well and responding to his treatments.
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Post by freecharlie on Aug 27, 2015 3:29:13 GMT
I know that my friend couldn't afford the $1000 shot she needed before each round of chemo. She told the dr that she couldn't afford it and that he might as well not start her on the chemo. He gave her a doctor's "sample" each time. I'd ask the staff or the doctor where he's getting treatment if they know of anything. I know some drug companies will try to help. Do they have any friends that could host a fundraiser BBQ or something for them? they do have a fundraiser coming up. Some friends of theirs do an annual charity event and pick one person or cause each year to dedicate it to. This year they chose my friend. That will hopefully help them with their medical bills. |
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Post by suzastampin on Aug 27, 2015 3:42:28 GMT
I know that my friend couldn't afford the $1000 shot she needed before each round of chemo. She told the dr that she couldn't afford it and that he might as well not start her on the chemo. He gave her a doctor's "sample" each time. I'd ask the staff or the doctor where he's getting treatment if they know of anything. I know some drug companies will try to help. Do they have any friends that could host a fundraiser BBQ or something for them? they do have a fundraiser coming up. Some friends of theirs do an annual charity event and pick one person or cause each year to dedicate it to. This year they chose my friend. That will hopefully help them with their medical bills. That's great. I hope they are able to find help with everything. It's horrible to have to go through treatment and then worry about all the expense. |
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Post by jenis40 on Aug 27, 2015 3:49:15 GMT
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society also has programs to help. The medical social worker at the hospital he had his transplant at should have the information he needs. Hoping things go well for him, I'm coming up on my one year transplant anniversary.
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Post by basketdiva on Aug 27, 2015 4:07:37 GMT
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Post by coffeetalk on Aug 27, 2015 5:11:29 GMT
Check out the Patient Access Network. Click the ''Assistance Program'' tab to see what diseases are part of their program. You are a good friend to help research resources. |
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Post by mirabelleswalker on Aug 27, 2015 5:28:50 GMT
Here is a very good facebook post by the author Patti Digh about reduced price medications. linkGoogle "medical financial assistance" and your state to find out what programs are available. As someone else mentioned, the social worker at the transplant center should also be able to help. |
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Post by casswithsass on Aug 27, 2015 6:23:58 GMT
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society has programs to help with copays.
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Post by valleyview on Aug 27, 2015 13:09:49 GMT
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society has programs to help with copays. I have a friend with lymphoma. The oncologist gave them the info about the lymphoma society's aid program. It was very great for them. |
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Post by Fairlyoddparent on Aug 27, 2015 15:52:20 GMT
Great resources.....thanks for sharing.
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