i am scheduled to take levima, and begin target radiation after my dental work is done. is anyone else taking this levima? lymph nodes taking over after radical neck dissection in 2023.
That first week was Tuff tuff couldn’t hold anything on stomach had to runs and throat was sore . Appetite just disappeared. Things are appearing to be coming back in order this week . I’ll take it day at a time .
Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | May 1, 2024
Welcome, @tonbra32, as you likely know lenvatinib (Lenvima) is a multiple receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor that is prescribed for a number of different cancers, including thyroid cancer. @achatterjee's mom is soon to start on the medication as well.
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Although I do not take this medication, I know that sometimes I have been prescribed “brand named” medication or given a script for a procedure that my insurance does not cover. The doctor just had to send a justification to request coverage. I have been fortunate, that they have covered the items. Although I don’t know about very expensive drugs, it is definitely worth having your doctor work with the insurance company and send a justification for the specific medication. Good luck!
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i am scheduled to take levima, and begin target radiation after my dental work is done. is anyone else taking this levima? lymph nodes taking over after radical neck dissection in 2023.
That first week was Tuff tuff couldn’t hold anything on stomach had to runs and throat was sore . Appetite just disappeared. Things are appearing to be coming back in order this week . I’ll take it day at a time .
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1 ReactionHi @bert60, how are you doing with treatment for follicular thyroid cancer on lenvatinib (Lenvima)?
Welcome, @tonbra32, as you likely know lenvatinib (Lenvima) is a multiple receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor that is prescribed for a number of different cancers, including thyroid cancer. @achatterjee's mom is soon to start on the medication as well.
Here are a couple of discussions where members are talking about it, although not for thyroid cancer
- Keytruda + Lenvima For Recurrent Endometrial Serrous Carcinoma
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/keytruda-lenvima-for-recurrent-endometrial-serrous-carcinoma/
- Taken off of Keytruda/Lenvima for stage 4 RCC
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/taken-off-of-keytrudalenvima-after-9-treatments-for-stage-4-rcc/
Newer drugs on the market that do not yet have generic equivalents can be very pricey. As @koh mentioned, the pharmaceutical manufacturers will often have financial assistance programs. Here is the one for Lenvima:
https://www.lenvima.com/financial-help
Navigating financial assistance can sometimes be a tangled mess. Often oncology social workers or oncology nurses will help submit the request with you or on your behalf. See this article written by Mayo oncology social workers:
- How an Oncology Social Worker Can Help https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/cancer-education-center/newsfeed-post/how-an-oncology-social-worker-can-help/
When will you start on this medication?
Hi,
Although I do not take this medication, I know that sometimes I have been prescribed “brand named” medication or given a script for a procedure that my insurance does not cover. The doctor just had to send a justification to request coverage. I have been fortunate, that they have covered the items. Although I don’t know about very expensive drugs, it is definitely worth having your doctor work with the insurance company and send a justification for the specific medication. Good luck!