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My husband has SCC-Spindle cancer, and the immunotherapy killed his transplanted kidney. We were able to purchase a Medicare supplement through Cigna (American Retirement Life Insurance Company). Because he is on dialysis, the American Kidney Foundation is going to cover the premium cost for the supplemental insurance ($242/month). There may be a similar foundation for your condition(s). The supplement pays for all the copays. He has great insurance now through his work. When he loses that insurance, it will trigger a qualifying event which will allow purchase of Medicare Part D (drugs).
Also, he had three tumors - liver, diaphragm and neck when he had a PET scan in May. He was switched to Keytruda in June, and as of October 12, he had no detectable cancer. The doctors are amazed at the effectiveness of Keytruda.