Yervoy
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not direct advice
My dad's going through this and we looked into Yervoy in our own research. My uncle is very good friends with a top guy at the CDC and he has consulted a top Onc at Atlanta Cancer Center. He says that "it works well when it works." But it was not a fit for my dad as his charity insurance provider won't cover it being so new and pricey.0 -
Yervoydearfoam said:not direct advice
My dad's going through this and we looked into Yervoy in our own research. My uncle is very good friends with a top guy at the CDC and he has consulted a top Onc at Atlanta Cancer Center. He says that "it works well when it works." But it was not a fit for my dad as his charity insurance provider won't cover it being so new and pricey.
I recall that when this drug became available last month it was said that if the cost was a problem for a patient that they should contact Bristol Meyers Sqibb, the manufacturer, for assistance. Don't give up because of your insurance. Best of luck to your dad and your family!0 -
patient assistancetxhamilton5 said:Yervoy
I recall that when this drug became available last month it was said that if the cost was a problem for a patient that they should contact Bristol Meyers Sqibb, the manufacturer, for assistance. Don't give up because of your insurance. Best of luck to your dad and your family!
BMS does have patient assistance programs, but my dad's doctors have him on a med more appropriate for him.0
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