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- March 27, 2017 at 1:01 am
So found out Shane’s insurance denied yervoy and we expect them to deny the keytruda as well. My insurance doesn’t cover keytruda and still pending a decision on yervoy. Neither drug is funded in Ontario so it’s not looking good for switching to immunotherapy. I guess he will have to stay on the braf and mek inhibitors even though he’s only had a mixed response with progression to the combo.Janis
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- March 27, 2017 at 1:17 am
Hi Janis, Ontario funds either ipi or keytruda but not both. Follow up with your oncologist, they should know. or get another oncologist.
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- March 27, 2017 at 1:25 am
also if you need more support contact Annette Cyr of Melanoma Network Canada, [email protected]
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- March 28, 2017 at 2:24 am
Bristol-Meyers Squibb Patient Asistance for Yervoy (ipi)
https://www.bms.com/products/patient-assistance/pages/yervoy-uninsured.aspx
For Merk Patient Assistance for Keytruda
https://www.merckaccessprogram-keytruda.com/hcc/the-merck-patient-assistance-program/
It really is true and possible to receive either one of these drugs at no charge.
Check it out.
Hope this helps.
Cheers,
Charlie S
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