STAGE 4 melanom

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- February 23, 2018 at 6:16 pm
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Mohnish
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Hello all, i was diagnosed in stage 4 in may 2017, on keytruda had 10 infusion, which i have too arrange fund on my own as i am Indian there is no clinical trial available in india. Please suggest any alternate or clinical trials for indian resident any information will be supportive.

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- - February 24, 2018 at 7:51 am
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  sister of patient
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  Hi Anon – I don't know if this is feasible but if you can travel, a post from several years ago suggested Australia, Israel or Germany may be better places for Indian residents to seek treatment. I wish you much luck whatever you do.
  - February 24, 2018 at 10:31 am
    
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    Mohnish
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    Thanks for your your reply
  - February 24, 2018 at 10:32 am
    
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    Mohnish
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    Can any one knows is there any clinical trials who accept abroad patients
- - February 24, 2018 at 6:30 pm
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  Brian j
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  Possible Help From Drug Company's website:
  
  >>Find out more about coverage for KEYTRUDA with The Merck Access Program
  The Merck Access Program can help answer questions like:
  
  Does my insurance cover KEYTRUDA?
  What options may be available to eligible patients for co-pay assistance?
  Am I eligible for referral to the Merck Patient Assistance Program?
  Chat Live With The Merck Access Program for KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab)
  Chat live on our website
  
  Call to Speak With a Merck Access Program Representative for KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab)
  Call 855-257-3932
  to speak a representative<<
  
  https://www.keytruda.com/keytruda-patient-support-program/?csid=Keytruda%20Pan%20Tumor_Brand_BRND_NA_ENGM_BMM_TEXT_NA&gclid=CjwKCAiAt8TUBRAKEiwAOI9pAEdz0bOhUqbcdHxznROFXnEFVWo3_qTmLkaGu7-dIPWysFRah6ldKhoCLFkQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
  
  Best Wishes to you and your family.

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