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Donation of Zelboraf?

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    • May 26, 2012 at 5:15 pm
    mrs_grover
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      My husband recently passed away from Melanoma.  Although the Zelboraf did not work for him, he wanted to make sure the remainder of his prescription would go to good use, especially given the cost.  Does anyone know of an organization that would accept the donation, and not resell it or charge someone for it?  Thank you.

      My husband recently passed away from Melanoma.  Although the Zelboraf did not work for him, he wanted to make sure the remainder of his prescription would go to good use, especially given the cost.  Does anyone know of an organization that would accept the donation, and not resell it or charge someone for it?  Thank you.

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        • May 27, 2012 at 2:17 am
        teach
        Participant

          First off, I am so sorry about the loss of your husband. It is so kind of you (and of him) to want the remainder of his medication to go to others fighting this awful disease.

          I cannot speak directly about the Zelboraf.  However, when I got pregnant after undergoing infertility treatments, I was able to give my leftover medications (extremely expensive stuff) to my doctor.  He would them give it to couples who could not afford them otherwise.  You may want to talk to his doctor or the clinic where he was treated to see if they have a similar plan.

          • May 27, 2012 at 2:17 am
          teach
          Participant

            First off, I am so sorry about the loss of your husband. It is so kind of you (and of him) to want the remainder of his medication to go to others fighting this awful disease.

            I cannot speak directly about the Zelboraf.  However, when I got pregnant after undergoing infertility treatments, I was able to give my leftover medications (extremely expensive stuff) to my doctor.  He would them give it to couples who could not afford them otherwise.  You may want to talk to his doctor or the clinic where he was treated to see if they have a similar plan.

            • May 27, 2012 at 2:17 am
            teach
            Participant

              First off, I am so sorry about the loss of your husband. It is so kind of you (and of him) to want the remainder of his medication to go to others fighting this awful disease.

              I cannot speak directly about the Zelboraf.  However, when I got pregnant after undergoing infertility treatments, I was able to give my leftover medications (extremely expensive stuff) to my doctor.  He would them give it to couples who could not afford them otherwise.  You may want to talk to his doctor or the clinic where he was treated to see if they have a similar plan.

              • May 27, 2012 at 2:20 am
              jackiewin
              Participant

                When my husband died, I gave the remainder of his prescription for Temodar to our doctor along with all his other prescription meds.

                 

                Jackie W

                • May 27, 2012 at 2:20 am
                jackiewin
                Participant

                  When my husband died, I gave the remainder of his prescription for Temodar to our doctor along with all his other prescription meds.

                   

                  Jackie W

                  • May 27, 2012 at 2:20 am
                  jackiewin
                  Participant

                    When my husband died, I gave the remainder of his prescription for Temodar to our doctor along with all his other prescription meds.

                     

                    Jackie W

                    • May 27, 2012 at 1:07 pm
                    mrs_grover
                    Participant

                      Thanks for the suggestions.  I will contact his doctor.  I was also going to ask the doctor if my husband's slides from his biopsies can be donated for research.

                        • March 15, 2016 at 4:15 am
                        Mai Said
                        Participant

                          Hi ,

                          First I am sorry for your husband.

                          secondly, My brother did MI profile and he needs to receive Zelboraf or Taflinar. Actually my brother lives in Egypt and he does not has insurance so we can not afford the drug's price. Also the drug does not licensed yet in middle east. Do you still have the extra doses and I wonder if you could help me ? I have all medical reports and the result of MI profile that did in Caris life science Lab in USA. I spend last month searching for any financial assistance program for my brother but they only accept U.S resident .  

                          Thank you so much , 

                          • March 15, 2016 at 4:15 am
                          Mai Said
                          Participant

                            Hi ,

                            First I am sorry for your husband.

                            secondly, My brother did MI profile and he needs to receive Zelboraf or Taflinar. Actually my brother lives in Egypt and he does not has insurance so we can not afford the drug's price. Also the drug does not licensed yet in middle east. Do you still have the extra doses and I wonder if you could help me ? I have all medical reports and the result of MI profile that did in Caris life science Lab in USA. I spend last month searching for any financial assistance program for my brother but they only accept U.S resident .  

                            Thank you so much , 

                            • March 15, 2016 at 4:15 am
                            Mai Said
                            Participant

                              Hi ,

                              First I am sorry for your husband.

                              secondly, My brother did MI profile and he needs to receive Zelboraf or Taflinar. Actually my brother lives in Egypt and he does not has insurance so we can not afford the drug's price. Also the drug does not licensed yet in middle east. Do you still have the extra doses and I wonder if you could help me ? I have all medical reports and the result of MI profile that did in Caris life science Lab in USA. I spend last month searching for any financial assistance program for my brother but they only accept U.S resident .  

                              Thank you so much , 

                            • May 27, 2012 at 1:07 pm
                            mrs_grover
                            Participant

                              Thanks for the suggestions.  I will contact his doctor.  I was also going to ask the doctor if my husband's slides from his biopsies can be donated for research.

                              • May 27, 2012 at 1:07 pm
                              mrs_grover
                              Participant

                                Thanks for the suggestions.  I will contact his doctor.  I was also going to ask the doctor if my husband's slides from his biopsies can be donated for research.

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