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New to Pegasys for ET - advice please!

Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Feb 5 8:49pm | Replies (20)
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@eileen11108

I brought up the subject of Pegasys when I just saw my hematologist. I live in a suburb of Philadelphia, She said I could not self inject. I would have to come to their office each time. It is a 40 minute ride each way.

Does anyone have to do this? Also, I have Medicare, Blue Cross supplement and a very good drug plan. Will this be covered?

Thanks, Eileen

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Oct 3, 2023

@eileen11108 according to this article from Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/peginterferon-alfa-2a-subcutaneous-route/proper-use/drg-20067318 " You may be taught how to give this medicine at home. "

Maybe @mortysdad @lourdene @treeore can share more information about Pegasys being administered in clinical office setting or by self-injection at home.

Did your hematologist explain why she did not recommend self-injection for you?

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