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After 3 months on hydroxyurea, I am going to ask to switch to Besremi
Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Oct 17 7:43pm | Replies (19)Comment receiving replies
They probably want me to do the biopsy first, so that will take several weeks.
Several people, including the hematologist in Seattle, have told me that the biopsy should have been done as standard procedure as soon as they suspected I had PV, to confirm the diagnosis. After taking hydroxyurea for 3 months, my hematocrit is up to 46 and white blood count is almost 17.
After getting the biopsy results, I will have to find out if I qualify for financial assistance for the Besremi. I have an appointment with my local hematologist on Nov. 13 and maybe we can discuss the details at that time.
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My hematologist was the one that the Besrimi had to come from a specialty pharmacy and that they had foundations that would assist. If they had not I could not have afforded it. I get 2 injections at one time and the cost of those are $16,000. I kid you not. I could not believe it. I am very thankful for the assistance.