Tag: Cancer

Cancer, Coupons, Drug Savings, Patient Assistance Programs
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Gleevec Coupons & Savings: How to Pay as little as $0 Per Fill

Gleevec has played a revolutionary role in the treatment of certain cancers, offering new hope for people living with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST), and other serious conditions. But the cost of Gleevec—or even its generic versions—can be a serious financial burden for many patients. At NeedyMeds, we understand how complex and overwhelming it can feel to navigate the cost of medications. That’s why we’ve collected all the known coupons for Gleevec that you can view on our website. In this blog, we’ll discuss some of the savings programs for Gleevec that we’ve found. What is Gleevec? […]

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Cancer, Disease Resources
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Rubraca Cost Assistance Programs: What You Need to Know

Rubraca is a cancer treatment that can cost thousands of dollars a month, even for patients with insurance. For many people, the price of a Rubraca prescription creates a major financial burden—especially during an already difficult time. At NeedyMeds, we help individuals find low-cost or free programs that make medications and healthcare more affordable. In this article, we’ll walk through the different ways to save on Rubraca, including co-pay assistance for insured patients, Medicare Part D savings, and free medication options for those without insurance. What is Rubraca? Doctors prescribe Rubraca (rucaparib) to treat adults with certain BRCA-mutated cancers, including […]

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Pack Health: A New Resource for Personalized Support

Needymeds exists to help you get healthcare costs under control. We know you need additional resources to make sense of healthcare —  that’s the whole point of the NeedyMeds Voice. But what we don’t always talk about is the importance of finding your own voice. Do you ever find yourself with lingering questions? Do you ever have trouble holding yourself accountable? Do you ever fail to speak up?   We recently discovered a resource that supports individuals on a one-on-one basis, where a health coach comes right alongside you to keep you motivated and get your questions answered in your […]

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Blood Cancer Awareness Month

September is National Blood Cancer Awareness Month, also known as Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness Month.  Leukemia is a type of blood cancer that is fairly common, with an estimated 52,380 new cases in 2014. From the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society website: “Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow, the spongy center of bones where our blood cells are formed. The disease develops when blood cells produced in the bone marrow grow out of control.” There are multiple types of Leukemia, some more common than others.   Lymphoma is similar to Leukemia in that it is a […]

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All About Camps and Retreats

You may be thinking since it’s already mid-summer it’s too late to search for a camp. Not true! Many of the Camps and Retreats we have listed run at various times throughout the year or are even year-round. More importantly, the Camps and Retreats we list are solely dedicated to serve adults and children with specific medical conditions or diagnoses as well as non-medical challenges such as social, emotional, psychological or educational issues.  It can be very upsetting when an individual cannot participate along with their peers due to a medical condition. Luckily, NeedyMeds has stepped in to make sure that is […]

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Welcome to the NeedyMeds Voice! We look forward to presenting you with timely, provocative pieces on healthcare reform, patient advocacy, medication and healthcare access, and other health-related news. Our goals are to educate, enlighten, and elucidate; together, we will try to make sense of the myriad and ongoing healthcare-related changes in the U.S. today.