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I have ovarian cancer

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

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@odette

I'm sorry if I was unclear in my message. I have been on several online forum for awhile now and I've encountered a number of women who have found the financial burden overwhelming for their OVCA. When I suggested you talk to your team, I meant perhaps they could give you some guidance in covering the cost of the copay. At the institution I go to, they have a separate department to help people with the cost of care. My husband's insurance covered my costs and I feel very fortunate. I find it very concerning that women undergoing care when they are so vulnerable face such an obstacle. I wish you well. I am the third generation in my family to go Mayo for care and I know they are compassionate when it comes to their patients.

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Thanks Teresa. My insurance is covering the balance of the monthly $29,453 for this drug. My copay is $2100 + tax (we live in Hawaii and everything is taxed). My Mayo oncologist has suggested that we consider metformin, less toxic and less expensive. There are other alternative drugs.