Category: Disease Resources

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 […]

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? […]

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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