Guest guest Posted November 14, 2006 Report Share Posted November 14, 2006 Take all the help you can get from Novartis, they will see that your Grandmother gets her Gleevec and they will be able to point you in the right direction after that. There are non-profits out there that will help, also. Right now you are covered. I know its easy to say dont worry, but dont worry. Take everything day by day. I dont know what Cancer Center you are using, but I know in Houston has pharmacy financial consultants that have info. on how to get drugs when you cant afford them. By the way, $2900 isnt a bad price. Mine is over 4k and I take another drug that is the same. I get help from . God bless, Denice skipperkristie <skipper3@...> wrote: My grandmother has been taking Gleevec 400 mg. for a week. Her medicine was called in to a local drug store by her doctor, the same day her diagnosis came in and when we found out it was $2,900, I called the American Cancer Society. They gave me some numbers and they gave me some more numbers and from that we got up with Novartis, the maker of Gleevec. They sent her first month supply, free and they say that if she is approved, she can get it free for up to a year. What about the rest of her life. Even with Medicare Part D, it will cost her at least $1,000 the first month, then about $800 a month after that. What does she live on? I ask that anyone that is taking this medicine to please let us know how to afford this medicine. --------------------------------- Everyone is raving about the all-new beta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2006 Report Share Posted November 14, 2006 I agree. This is a major issue now that Gleevec is name brand. Once it is available in generic, cost should be substantially less. > My grandmother has been taking Gleevec 400 mg. for a week. Her medicine > was called in to a local drug store by her doctor, the same day her > diagnosis came in and when we found out it was $2,900, I called the > American Cancer Society. They gave me some numbers and they gave me > some more numbers and from that we got up with Novartis, the maker of > Gleevec. They sent her first month supply, free and they say that if > she is approved, she can get it free for up to a year. What about the > rest of her life. Even with Medicare Part D, it will cost her at least > $1,000 the first month, then about $800 a month after that. What does > she live on? I ask that anyone that is taking this medicine to please > let us know how to afford this medicine. > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Everyone is raving about the all-new beta. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2006 Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 She was approved today, to receive the medicine free for a year and Novartis has contacted her and is sending her some info on Medicare Part D. They have really been very nice people. Thanks for the info. Re: [ ] Gleevec cost Take all the help you can get from Novartis, they will see that your Grandmother gets her Gleevec and they will be able to point you in the right direction after that. There are non-profits out there that will help, also. Right now you are covered. I know its easy to say dont worry, but dont worry. Take everything day by day. I dont know what Cancer Center you are using, but I know in Houston has pharmacy financial consultants that have info. on how to get drugs when you cant afford them. By the way, $2900 isnt a bad price. Mine is over 4k and I take another drug that is the same. I get help from . God bless, Denice skipperkristie <skipper3@...> wrote: My grandmother has been taking Gleevec 400 mg. for a week. Her medicine was called in to a local drug store by her doctor, the same day her diagnosis came in and when we found out it was $2,900, I called the American Cancer Society. They gave me some numbers and they gave me some more numbers and from that we got up with Novartis, the maker of Gleevec. They sent her first month supply, free and they say that if she is approved, she can get it free for up to a year. What about the rest of her life. Even with Medicare Part D, it will cost her at least $1,000 the first month, then about $800 a month after that. What does she live on? I ask that anyone that is taking this medicine to please let us know how to afford this medicine. --------------------------------- Everyone is raving about the all-new beta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 Im happy things are working out. Youre right, Novartis is wonderful and they wont let you down, I know! God bless, Denice Kristie Skipper <skipper3@...> wrote: She was approved today, to receive the medicine free for a year and Novartis has contacted her and is sending her some info on Medicare Part D. They have really been very nice people. Thanks for the info. Re: [ ] Gleevec cost Take all the help you can get from Novartis, they will see that your Grandmother gets her Gleevec and they will be able to point you in the right direction after that. There are non-profits out there that will help, also. Right now you are covered. I know its easy to say dont worry, but dont worry. Take everything day by day. I dont know what Cancer Center you are using, but I know in Houston has pharmacy financial consultants that have info. on how to get drugs when you cant afford them. By the way, $2900 isnt a bad price. Mine is over 4k and I take another drug that is the same. I get help from . God bless, Denice skipperkristie <skipper3@...> wrote: My grandmother has been taking Gleevec 400 mg. for a week. Her medicine was called in to a local drug store by her doctor, the same day her diagnosis came in and when we found out it was $2,900, I called the American Cancer Society. They gave me some numbers and they gave me some more numbers and from that we got up with Novartis, the maker of Gleevec. They sent her first month supply, free and they say that if she is approved, she can get it free for up to a year. What about the rest of her life. Even with Medicare Part D, it will cost her at least $1,000 the first month, then about $800 a month after that. What does she live on? I ask that anyone that is taking this medicine to please let us know how to afford this medicine. --------------------------------- Everyone is raving about the all-new beta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 Hi this is Donna, I too just got news from Novartis, they will send me my meds for a yr!!, what a relief. I was sooooo worried about what to do, and scared that the CML would start to take over again. Thanks for all the support this group has given me, hard sometimes to see the bright side, but good to know you're not alone in this. denice landry <daiseymillertoo@...> wrote: Im happy things are working out. Youre right, Novartis is wonderful and they wont let you down, I know! God bless, Denice Kristie Skipper <skipper3@...> wrote: She was approved today, to receive the medicine free for a year and Novartis has contacted her and is sending her some info on Medicare Part D. They have really been very nice people. Thanks for the info. Re: [ ] Gleevec cost Take all the help you can get from Novartis, they will see that your Grandmother gets her Gleevec and they will be able to point you in the right direction after that. There are non-profits out there that will help, also. Right now you are covered. I know its easy to say dont worry, but dont worry. Take everything day by day. I dont know what Cancer Center you are using, but I know in Houston has pharmacy financial consultants that have info. on how to get drugs when you cant afford them. By the way, $2900 isnt a bad price. Mine is over 4k and I take another drug that is the same. I get help from . God bless, Denice skipperkristie <skipper3@...> wrote: My grandmother has been taking Gleevec 400 mg. for a week. Her medicine was called in to a local drug store by her doctor, the same day her diagnosis came in and when we found out it was $2,900, I called the American Cancer Society. They gave me some numbers and they gave me some more numbers and from that we got up with Novartis, the maker of Gleevec. They sent her first month supply, free and they say that if she is approved, she can get it free for up to a year. What about the rest of her life. Even with Medicare Part D, it will cost her at least $1,000 the first month, then about $800 a month after that. What does she live on? I ask that anyone that is taking this medicine to please let us know how to afford this medicine. --------------------------------- Everyone is raving about the all-new beta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 That is great! Re: [ ] Gleevec cost Take all the help you can get from Novartis, they will see that your Grandmother gets her Gleevec and they will be able to point you in the right direction after that. There are non-profits out there that will help, also. Right now you are covered. I know its easy to say dont worry, but dont worry. Take everything day by day. I dont know what Cancer Center you are using, but I know in Houston has pharmacy financial consultants that have info. on how to get drugs when you cant afford them. By the way, $2900 isnt a bad price. Mine is over 4k and I take another drug that is the same. I get help from . God bless, Denice skipperkristie <skipper3@...> wrote: My grandmother has been taking Gleevec 400 mg. for a week. Her medicine was called in to a local drug store by her doctor, the same day her diagnosis came in and when we found out it was $2,900, I called the American Cancer Society. They gave me some numbers and they gave me some more numbers and from that we got up with Novartis, the maker of Gleevec. They sent her first month supply, free and they say that if she is approved, she can get it free for up to a year. What about the rest of her life. Even with Medicare Part D, it will cost her at least $1,000 the first month, then about $800 a month after that. What does she live on? I ask that anyone that is taking this medicine to please let us know how to afford this medicine. --------------------------------- Everyone is raving about the all-new beta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 Hi this is , I am so happy for you guys! I usually just read and try to get some understanding. My mom was just put on Gleevec and we have been dealing with nothing but problems from the insurance companies. You guys were talking about Novartis and I had no idea they were international. I am in Manitoba, Canada and thought Cancer Care center was the only place that could help me, I am learning soooo much. Anyways I emailed them and guess I will have to wait and see! Well just wanted to say, Congrats!!!! Take care Everyone!!! Donna Sandor <vettewomanmi@...> wrote: Hi this is Donna, I too just got news from Novartis, they will send me my meds for a yr!!, what a relief. I was sooooo worried about what to do, and scared that the CML would start to take over again. Thanks for all the support this group has given me, hard sometimes to see the bright side, but good to know you're not alone in this. denice landry <daiseymillertoo@...> wrote: Im happy things are working out. Youre right, Novartis is wonderful and they wont let you down, I know! God bless, Denice Kristie Skipper <skipper3@...> wrote: She was approved today, to receive the medicine free for a year and Novartis has contacted her and is sending her some info on Medicare Part D. They have really been very nice people. Thanks for the info. Re: [ ] Gleevec cost Take all the help you can get from Novartis, they will see that your Grandmother gets her Gleevec and they will be able to point you in the right direction after that. There are non-profits out there that will help, also. Right now you are covered. I know its easy to say dont worry, but dont worry. Take everything day by day. I dont know what Cancer Center you are using, but I know in Houston has pharmacy financial consultants that have info. on how to get drugs when you cant afford them. By the way, $2900 isnt a bad price. Mine is over 4k and I take another drug that is the same. I get help from . God bless, Denice skipperkristie <skipper3@...> wrote: My grandmother has been taking Gleevec 400 mg. for a week. Her medicine was called in to a local drug store by her doctor, the same day her diagnosis came in and when we found out it was $2,900, I called the American Cancer Society. They gave me some numbers and they gave me some more numbers and from that we got up with Novartis, the maker of Gleevec. They sent her first month supply, free and they say that if she is approved, she can get it free for up to a year. What about the rest of her life. Even with Medicare Part D, it will cost her at least $1,000 the first month, then about $800 a month after that. What does she live on? I ask that anyone that is taking this medicine to please let us know how to afford this medicine. --------------------------------- Everyone is raving about the all-new beta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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