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purrmaid

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39. Hi from Ukraine

Sun May 4, 2025, 12:18 AM

May 4

I was diagnosed with breast cancer after I started my application for residency in Ukraine. Since I'd rather die of cancer in UKR than of shame in the USA, I didn't delay my move.

I [was] on Medicare, and all the scans & biopsy were covered. I would have benefited financially from dealing with it in the States. Since every awful thing I've feared with this maladministration has occurred, I figured partway thru the treatment I would suddenly have to pay for it on my own. Worse, pay back the treatment already received. (oh yes, the Govt of Treason will do that.)

Tomorrow I see a Ukrainian oncologist. I will go where I need (Europe-Ukraine) for treatment. It will be better & more affordable than the US system.

[[thank you Dr Katie for insisting I get a mammogram before I moved, you saved my life!]]

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Whoa! My Lynparza cost right at $15,000 a month. [View all] herding cats May 3 OP

it is EXTORTION Skittles May 3 #1

That was my first reaction, too! herding cats May 3 #2

Sometimes big Pharma companies say in their ads that spooky3 May 3 #3

I Did ask, as the $500 a month before the Avastin is added in is too much. herding cats May 3 #5

Sorry to hear that. I hope there is change before August. Nt spooky3 May 3 #10

Thank you. herding cats May 3 #11

Can you get on disability and get Medicaid. I don't know if they would pay for expensive drugs. kerry-is-my-prez May 4 #65

I hope things work out, too. 🙏🙏🙏💙💙💙 LiberalLoner May 4 #45

Sorry if these suggestions are futile, snot May 3 #4

Appreciate the suggestion. herding cats May 3 #7

Ugghh! snot May 3 #20

My RA treatment costs enigmania May 3 #6

WTF Skittles May 3 #8

How can you afford that?! herding cats May 3 #9

I get samples and hope for the best. enigmania May 4 #54

It's so far beyond not right. It's inhumane. Phoenix61 May 3 #12

Inhumane sounds right. herding cats May 3 #16

I am so very sorry Mountain Mule May 3 #22

We need to do something and stop with the 'speaking'. OldBaldy1701E May 4 #46

That's horrible. I am so sorry you are facing this. It isn't right, at all. 58Sunliner May 3 #13

That is obscene. I sure hope you don't lose your insurance. May The Universe protect you. LoisB May 3 #14

Oh, herding cats, this is insane. And the idea brer cat May 3 #15

I hope you know you're always a light in a dark moment? herding cats May 3 #17

(blushing) brer cat May 3 #19

I can't imagine doing a go fund me. herding cats May 3 #25

Could you appeal to a neighboring Rep for help? calimary May 3 #28

I live in Texas. herding cats May 3 #31

Maybe Jasmine Crockett could draw attention to your plight and shame your rep into helping catrose May 4 #56

Well, you just hold tight and keep good thoughts at the top of your mind. calimary May 4 #59

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I appreciate this! herding cats May 3 #23

Can Mark Cuban system help? question everything May 3 #21

I haven't thought of him until you mentioned it. herding cats May 3 #24

Just a thought. Ask Mark. He's a much better person than most entrepreneurs. usonian May 3 #33

I appreciate what he's doing, but I believe it's only for generic drugs that aren't "controlled" (needing a LauraInLA May 4 #52

I wonder if you have what my wife had? DFW May 3 #26

Check if there are mfgr coupons, rebates, discounts, etc. Eliquis, Cequa and a bunch of others have them. TheBlackAdder May 3 #27

I am sorry to hear what you are having to go through to stay alive. sheshe2 May 3 #29

Yea DENVERPOPS May 3 #30

Pharmacy tech here... buzzycrumbhunger May 3 #32

The whole system is corrupt. Bayard May 4 #36

Agree mainly. But the prices charged are more based on profits/marketing/etc. than costs of research. erronis May 4 #55

I just took that eye drop (Xdemvy) virgdem May 4 #38

Sounds like it would be cheaper Figarosmom May 3 #34

Hi from Ukraine purrmaid May 4 #39

The chemical structure of Olaparib/Lynparza isn't that complicated. eppur_se_muova May 3 #35

Not sure that is simple IbogaProject May 4 #50

To an organic chemist, it's pretty simple. No chiral centers. No fused rings. Two amide bonds. A hydrazone. eppur_se_muova May 4 #57

Ok so price gouging IbogaProject May 4 #60

That's kind of weird, since it's a small molecule drug. However, I didn't know there was an effective treatment... NNadir May 4 #37

I've got you beat with Nucala injections. pandr32 May 4 #40

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💔 It's terrifying, is what it is. Heartfelt hugs, hopes, wishes for your & our collective future ❤️ Hekate May 4 #42

Ohh Cat, It's So Heartbreaking Cha May 4 #43

Another option not mentioned above TommyT139 May 4 #44

Thank you for raising the issue and good luck to you ❤️ surfered May 4 #47

The prices are all a scam - TBF May 4 #48

So sorry 🤗🤗🤗 😢 Meowmee May 4 #49

I am so sorry you are going through this but I can certainly empathize. My husband has an incurable but Nanjeanne May 4 #51

I think this is why Linda ladeewolf May 4 #53

I hope Medicare is not too distant in the future for you wolfie001 May 4 #61

Wouldn't you be eligible for the ACA? DET May 4 #58

And yet, instead of asking what drove Luigi to his act of violence against the United Health Care CEO, PatrickforB May 4 #62

So beyond sick of medicine rip offs, don't citizens help with this R&D often? Brainfodder May 4 #63

Damn Solly Mack May 4 #64