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ellis
Member Username: Elliswong68
Post Number: 1 Registered: 07-2010
| Posted on Tuesday, July 06, 2010 - 12:44 pm: |
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My mother received a heart transplant and we are so excited. We have gotten her home and are in the process of figuring it all out. We are are overwhelmed with the cost of the medicine and are looking for help. Any ideas would be wonderful. She is taking Cellcept, Valcyte, Gengraf. |
Jack
Member Username: Johnhollenbach56
Post Number: 138 Registered: 12-2009
| Posted on Tuesday, July 06, 2010 - 01:50 pm: |
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Good day Ellis, Yes many of the drugs are VERY expensive. Best solution is to google each of the drugs and then go to the makers website. I am using patient assistance for many of my drugs (not covered by insurance) and dependent upon your situation you may get them supplied at no cost. You can feel free to contact me direct if you run into problems, I'll let you know more. Stay well, Jack
Jack Hollenbach jack_hollenbach@hotmail.com Received double lung transplant August 2, 2007 for COPD at UCSD Thornton Hospital, San Diego, CA Live each day to your fullest, for it is a gift to be treasured |
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Hostess Rise
Board Administrator Username: Rise
Post Number: 13575 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Wednesday, July 07, 2010 - 03:16 pm: |
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Hi Ellis Welcome Jack gave you excellent advice. Another option would be to contact a transplant fund raising organization. My favorite is COTA http://cota.org If they cannot help you, they will refer you to the right fundraising program for your Mom. Best of you health to you and your Mom. It is wise to be proactive in everything that involves her transplant care. Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Cystic Fibrosis- dx at 2yrs. -2nd double lung tx-05 Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, Florida Dr. Debra Fertel- Transplant Medical Director CF consultant- Dr. Anas Hadeh, Cleveland Clinic, Weston Florida Sharing Knowledge is an Invaluable Experience Transplant Friends.com Questions- Contactl Hostess Rise' |
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Holly
Member Username: Holly
Post Number: 391 Registered: 09-2007
| Posted on Thursday, July 08, 2010 - 07:55 pm: |
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llis, Jack is right. Due to our low income I am receiving Cellcept and Prograf for free right now.Good Luck and God Bless your Mother and your whole family. .
Holly Mulkerin Medina Ohio Heart transplant 1/28/09 I have a Happy Heart Be kind. Remember that everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle. Harry Thompson
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Jack
Member Username: Johnhollenbach56
Post Number: 142 Registered: 12-2009
| Posted on Friday, July 09, 2010 - 09:43 am: |
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Morning Ellis, Please check the new thread under the Introduction section for medications, I've listed several sites and phone numbers that may help you. Stay well, and best wishes for your mother Jack
Jack Hollenbach jack_hollenbach@hotmail.com Received double lung transplant August 2, 2007 for COPD at UCSD Thornton Hospital, San Diego, CA Live each day to your fullest, for it is a gift to be treasured |
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