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February 9
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My pancreas is not working very good since I am Type 2 Diabetic (T2D) which means my insulin comes and goes when required? I eat a healthy diet and all seems to be about normal for keeping my blood sugar in a normal range. I do take medication for my CLL. The medication costs $15500 per month. The co-pay is $3400 per month. My doctor applied for a money grant from Leukemia Society for $4000 to pay for the co-pay. I did not have to pay for nay of my expensive medication. I think doctors avoid prescribing medication because of the cost and not because of some strange waiting process? The good news is there are many medications and the medications do use different methods to control the bad cells until the cells mutate and the medication can not control those bad cells. All medications can have possible ill effects but the medication does stop the damage caused by those bad cells white blood cells.

February 10
MyLeukemiaTeam

It sounds like you're asking about affording medications when facing health challenges. While pancreatic issues aren't directly related to leukemia, many strategies for managing medication costs apply across conditions.

Here are ways to reduce medication expenses:

Work with your healthcare team
- Ask your doctor about Show Full Answer

It sounds like you're asking about affording medications when facing health challenges. While pancreatic issues aren't directly related to leukemia, many strategies for managing medication costs apply across conditions.

Here are ways to reduce medication expenses:

Work with your healthcare team:
- Ask your doctor about generic versions of medications, which are usually cheaper than brand-name drugs
- Request help from financial counselors at your hospital or cancer center who can identify patient assistance programs
- Have your doctor contact your insurance company for waivers on medications not covered by your plan

Explore pharmaceutical assistance:
- Contact drug manufacturers directly about copay assistance programs or discount coupons
- Search for patient assistance programs (PAPs) that provide free or reduced-cost medications
- Use tools like PhRMA's Medicine Assistance Tool to match you with resources

Maximize your insurance:
- Understand your plan's prescription drug coverage, deductibles, and out-of-pocket costs
- Compare prices at different pharmacies, as costs can vary significantly
- For online pharmacies, look for the VIPPS Seal to ensure legitimacy

Get billing support:
- Review medical bills carefully for errors (studies show 80% contain mistakes)
- Request itemized bills and compare them to your explanation of benefits
- Ask about payment plans with little to no interest

Don't ignore financial challenges - work with family, friends, or advocates who can help you navigate these resources.

February 9

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