Category: Cancer

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 […]

How to Save on Keytruda: A Guide to Financial Assistance

Cancer treatment can be overwhelming, not just physically and emotionally, but financially too. If you or a loved one has been prescribed Keytruda (pembrolizumab), you might be wondering how to afford it. The good news is that help is available. On World Cancer Day, it’s important to raise awareness about the financial resources that can make life-saving treatments like Keytruda more accessible. Whether you have private insurance, Medicare, or no insurance at all, there are programs that can help lower your costs. NeedyMeds, a nonprofit that connects people with financial assistance, is a great place to start your search. Let’s […]

Can’t Afford a Mammogram? Here’s What You Can Do

Are you having trouble affording a mammogram? Don’t have that be the reason you’re delaying a screening. The US Preventative Task Force recommends that women should get a mammogram between 40 and 74 years old, but women put it off for many reasons. These reasons include being low-income or uninsured, lack of reliable transportation, or food insecurity, according to the CDC. But early detection is critical for all women, regardless of financial situation. We list many resources on our website that provide women with free or low cost mammogram screenings. With so many options available, the choices can feel overwhelming. […]

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