cml: what covers most costs :(medicare, medigap, part d program cost about $500 a month) or Medicare advantage program which does not require monthly fees but fees for every service with part d?
I am allergic to Benadryl as well, they give me Zyrtec instead
I have had a lot of side effects and other medical problems since my diagnosis And bring on multiple types of chemo how do u handle it
I was dx with ALL in 2007. 3yrs of treatment. Was absolute hell. Lots of pain before, during and post treatment. My question is; Has anyone continued to experience moderate to severe joint, spinal and neuropathy pain that did not go away after tx and instead got worse as time went on. I'm 10yrs post treatment now and have had a lot of damage to my lower and thoracic spine. Both the vertebre, discs and the cord it's self. I had a Nevro hf 10 Spinal Cord Stimulator placed in 2017. It does help… read more
My CLL is in my marrow just wondering should I get a second opinion
Thanks
Victor
I'm not a doctor and certainly not an oncologist but I did work in a medical lab for years doing hematology. The white cell count (WBC or leucocytes if you will) are the first indicators of things… read more
I am in watch and wait mode for CLL after being diagnosed a couple of years ago. Pain and fatigue are what originally sent me to the doctor before diagnosis. Has anyone else experienced worsening pain and extreme fatigue before treatment?
The VA hosp has run out of Gleevec,.... so my Dr didn't refill my rx! He said it won't effect my long term prognosis! Has anyone else missed a week or so of pills?
Hi everyone. Being a bit new at all this stuff, I was wondering what type of general situation makes one eligible for a clinical trial. I'm guessing from what I've read you have to be sick enough so they have something to test, correct?
Hi Bob .. I am pretty sure you need to meet the
qualifications for the trial. Mine was that way
Each trial is different. For instance they may hold
a trial on "dosage" of a specific BTK inhibitor… read more
I'm on medicare and AARP United Health care and RX plan but they don't cover very much of the cost. I have a grant but it will soon be gone. Any helpful suggestions for affording Imbruvica?