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I have ovarian cancer

Gynecologic Cancers | Last Active: Sep 28 8:37am | Replies (162)

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@starko

Hello All,
I have a question for those of you who are on Avastin.
My incredible Mayo oncologist recommended Olaparib as a post chemo/surgery medication for my stage 3C cancer, but I find the copay is $2200+ per month. Outrageous!
So...
Is bevacizumab (Avastin) equivalent to Olaparib? Cheaper?

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Replies to "Hello All, I have a question for those of you who are on Avastin. My incredible..."

Wow that is outrageous. How much copay is for Avastin? My gynaecologist also recommended it to me for maintenance. I'll discuss it at next appt with my new gynaecologist.

I find the financial burden placed on people by the pharmaceutical companies during cancer treatment outrageous. When people are at their most vulnerable, they should be given the support they need to get well. I would contact your team at the Mayo Clinic and see if they can make any suggestions regarding the cost of this drug. If your doctor recommended it, then perhaps they can advise you on how to cover the cost. Wishing you success and good health!