Understanding Sickle Cell Disease: A Complete Guide for National Sickle Cell Awareness Month 2025

September marks National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, a time to focus attention on the urgent need for research, treatment, and support for individuals living with sickle cell disease (SCD). This year’s theme, “Sickle Cell Matters 2025,” emphasizes the critical importance of raising awareness about this inherited blood disorder that affects approximately 100,000 Americans. What is Sickle Cell Disease? Sickle cell disease is the most common inherited blood disorder in the United States. It’s a group of genetic conditions that affect the red blood cells, causing them to change from their normal round shape to a crescent or “sickle” shape. These […]

September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month: Support, Resources, and Hope

Every September, we observe Blood Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, and other blood cancers. These cancers affect the blood, bone marrow, and lymphatic system and can impact people of all ages. While treatment options have advanced, navigating the cost and complexity of care remains a challenge for many patients and families. At NeedyMeds.org, we are committed to connecting individuals with the resources they need to reduce their healthcare costs and access vital support. Understanding Blood Cancers Blood cancer is a general term for cancers that affect how blood cells are produced and […]

How to Save on Avastin: Cost, Coupons, and Assistance

A cancer diagnosis often brings unexpected costs, especially when treatment involves expensive medications like Avastin. Biologic medications such as Avastin can be financially overwhelming, even with insurance coverage. Biosimilars to Avastin may offer some relief, but costs can still be substantial. At NeedyMeds, our goal is to provide you with resources including Avastin coupons—to help you better manage these treatment expenses. This article, the first in our series, will help you understand the real cost of Avastin, introduce available savings options, and explain exactly how to access financial support. What Is Avastin? Avastin (generic name: bevacizumab) is a biologic targeted […]

High-Risk for Preeclampsia: Now What?

Pregnancy ought to be one of the most exciting and joyful experiences in life. Unfortunately, maternal and infant health outcomes are getting worse in the United States. Rates of complications are rising, and while the causes are complex, one key factor is the increase in hypertensive disorders during pregnancy. These conditions can lead to severe outcomes, especially when they go undiagnosed or untreated. One of the most serious of these conditions is preeclampsia. It affects thousands of pregnant individuals each year, often with little warning. But there is a simple, evidence-based intervention that can help reduce the risk for those […]

Yeztugo Coupons And Discounts: Everything You Need To Know

In June 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Yeztugo (lenacapavir), which is the first and only twice-yearly injection for HIV prevention. This means that people at risk for HIV can now get long-acting protection with just two injections per year. NeedyMeds understands that new medicines often comes with high price tags. That’s why we keep track of any manufacturer savings program we can find, and allow them to be easily searchable on our website. Thankfully, Gilead, the manufacturer of Yeztugo, offers programs that can significantly reduce or even eliminate the cost. In this blog, we’ll talk about […]

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