If you do not have health insurance or enough coverage to pay for ABRAXANE, the Celgene Patient Assistance Program (PAP)‡ may be able to provide you with ABRAXANE at no cost To qualify, you must meet certain financial criteria. Your Specialist can tell you if you qualify
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How can I find financial assistance for Abraxane treatment?
BMS Access Support ® can help identify financial assistance programs for eligible patients who have been prescribed ABRAXANE and who need help managing the cost of treatment. The appropriate program will depend on the patient's coverage. Patients With Commercial (Private) Insurance
How do I sign up for Celgene patient support?
Celgene Patient Support® Enrollment Form Phone: 1-800-931-8691 Web site: www.celgenepatientsupport.comFax: 1-800-822-2496 E-mail: [email protected] Online enrollment also available at www.celgenepatientsupport.com
Can I take Abraxane If I have hepatic impairment?
Because the exposure and toxicity of paclitaxel can be increased with hepatic impairment, administration of ABRAXANE in patients with hepatic impairment should be performed with caution The starting dose should be reduced for patients with moderate and severe hepatic impairment ABRAXANE contains albumin (human), a derivative of human blood
Can you take Abraxane if your white blood cell count is low?
WARNING – LOW WHITE BLOOD CELL COUNT (NEUTROPENIA) Do not take ABRAXANE if your white blood cell count is below 1500 cells/mm3 (neutropenia), since you may be more likely to get a serious infection. While taking ABRAXANE, you must get regular blood tests to check for any problems that could develop.
Who is the manufacturer of Abraxane?
ABRAXANE® is a registered trademark of Celgene Corporation. This site is intended for U.S. healthcare professionals only. ABRAXANE is indicated for the treatment of breast cancer after failure of combination chemotherapy for metastatic disease or relapse within 6 months of adjuvant chemotherapy.
How do you use Abraxane?
Abraxane is given as an infusion into a vein. A healthcare provider will give you this injection. For breast cancer, this medicine is usually given once every 3 weeks. For cancer of the lung or pancreas, this medicine is given in a 21-day or 28-day treatment cycle.
Where is Abraxane made?
It is manufactured and sold in the United States by Celgene under the trade name Abraxane where it is designated as an orphan drug as first-line treatment, in combination with gemcitabine, for the orphan disease "metastatic adenocarcinoma of the pancreas"....Protein-bound paclitaxel.Combination ofATC codeL01CD01 (WHO)Legal status17 more rows
What is Abraxane made of?
Abraxane is a powder that is made up into a suspension for infusion (drip) into a vein. It contains the active substance paclitaxel attached to a human protein called albumin.
What is the success rate of ABRAXANE?
Previous study showed that abraxane monotherapy per week achieved the efficiency rate of 30%, PFS of 5 months and OS of 11 months in patients with stage IV NSCLC (18). In addition, abraxane monotherapy for 3 weeks yielded an ORR of 16% and a median survival of 11 months (4).
Will I lose my hair on ABRAXANE?
The most common side effects of ABRAXANE in people with breast cancer include: hair loss. numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness in the hands or feet.
Why is Abraxane on shortage?
Abraxane, a chemotherapy treatment for advanced pancreatic cancer, advanced non–small cell lung cancer and metastatic breast cancer, is on allocation through early March because of manufacturing delays, forcing physicians to find alternatives for a drug once lauded for being easier to tolerate.
Why is there an Abraxane shortage?
Manufacturing delays have led to a shortage in abraxane, Bristol Myers Squibb says. The announcement comes on the heels of the FDA shooting down a petition to stall generic version of the drug. Five years after the petition was filed, the FDA rejected it completely in July.
How many cycles of Abraxane is normal?
The recommended dose of ABRAXANE is 100 mg/m2 administered as an intravenous infusion over 30 minutes on Days 1, 8, and 15 of each 21-day cycle.
Does hair grow back while on Abraxane?
This typically begins two to three weeks after treatment starts. This hair loss can be all body hair, including pubic, underarm, legs/arms, eyelashes, and nose hairs. The use of scarves, wigs, hats and hairpieces may help. Hair generally starts to regrow soon after treatment is completed.
Is Abraxane a strong chemo?
Abraxane (chemical name: albumin-bound or nab-paclitaxel) is a different form of paclitaxel than Taxol (chemical name: paclitaxel). Both medicines are taxanes, a powerful type of chemotherapy medicine that can stop cancer cells from repairing themselves and making new cells.
How much does Abraxane cost per month?
Abraxane prices without insurance will vary depending on where you buy it and how much you buy. As a guide, Abraxane intravenous powder for injection 100 mg usually costs $1,600 for 1 powder for injection. With NiceRx you will pay a flat monthly fee of $49, regardless of the retail price of your medication.
How long do you take Abraxane?
ABRAXANE is given once a week for 3 weeks in a row, on days 1, 8, and 15. period is called a treatment cycle Your doctor will decide how many cycles you will get.
How often do you take Abraxane?
ABRAXANE is given once every 3 weeks. If you have questions about your treatment schedule, ask your doctor.
Is Abraxane a strong chemo?
Abraxane (chemical name: albumin-bound or nab-paclitaxel) is a different form of paclitaxel than Taxol (chemical name: paclitaxel). Both medicines are taxanes, a powerful type of chemotherapy medicine that can stop cancer cells from repairing themselves and making new cells.
When do Abraxane side effects start?
These effects may cause redness, pain, swelling, discoloration, or unusual skin reactions at the injection site, either while the drug is given or rarely 7 to 10 days later.
What insurance does not cover Abraxane?
Commercial or private insurance that does not cover the full cost of ABRAXANE. Residence in the United States or a US territory. Patients with government healthcare insurance (for example, Medicare [Parts B, C, and D], Medicaid, Medigap, TriCare) are not eligible. Your Insurance Type.
What is the number to get a grant for MBC?
Grants to patients with MBC to cover the cost of transportation to and from treatment. American Cancer Society. cancer.org 1-800-227-2345. Referrals to local and national groups that provide funding for travel and other out-of-pocket expenses related to treatment.
How to contact MBC?
Information to help you find—or set up—a support group, or connect with the MBC community through Facebook and social media. Cancer Care®. cancercare.org 1-800-813-4673. Free counseling and support groups led by oncology social workers to help you manage the emotional and practical challenges of cancer.
What is the phone number for Aancart?
aancart.org 916-734-5371 Health educational materials to learn about healthy living, cancer screening, cancer treatments, and more. Health educators and clinicians can also download these materials and share them with their students and patients.
What is bilingual services?
Bilingual services include educational workshops, support groups, case management, and patient navigation. National Alliance for Hispanic Health. healthyamericas.org/more-resources 202-387-5000 Programs that focus on improving the health and well-being of Hispanics and securing health for all.
Is there a substitute for talking to people who are going through the same experience as you?
There is no substitute for talking to people who are going through the same experience as you.
What are the side effects of Abraxane?
abnormal heartbeat. joint and muscle pain. low red blood cell count (anemia). Red blood cells carry oxygen to your body tissues. Tell your healthcare provider if you feel weak, tired, or short of breath. The most common side effects of ABRAXANE in people with non–small cell lung cancer include:
How long does it take for abraxane to cause irritation?
In some cases, these problems occurred 7 to 10 days after the medicine was injected
Can you get pregnant with abraxane?
If you are pregnant or become pregnant, ABRAXANE can harm your unborn baby. Your healthcare provider will check to see if you are pregnant before you start treatment with ABRAXANE. Women should not become pregnant and should use effective birth control (contraception) during treatment and for at least six months after the last dose of ABRAXANE. Talk to your doctor about birth control methods you can use during this time
Does Abraxane lower neutrophils?
Severe decreased blood cell counts. ABRAXANE can cause a severe decrease in neutrophils, a type of white blood cell which helps fight infections, and blood cells called platelets which help to clot blood. Your healthcare provider will check your blood cell count during your treatment with ABRAXANE
Does Abraxane cause fertility problems?
ABRAXANE may cause fertility problems in males and females, which may affect your ability to have a child. Talk to your healthcare provider if this is a concern for you
Patients With Commercial (Private) Insurance
The BMS Oncology Co-Pay Assistance Program helps commercially insured patients who have been prescribed select BMS medications with out-of-pocket deductibles, co-pays, or co-insurance requirements. Eligible patients may pay as little as $0 per infusion, up to a maximum of $10,000 per calendar year.
Patients With Insurance Through Federal Healthcare Programs
Patients insured through Federal Healthcare Programs are not eligible for co-pay assistance programs sponsored by Bristol Myers Squibb.
Patients Without Prescription Drug Coverage or Who Are Underinsured
For patients without prescription drug insurance or for patients who are underinsured, BMS Access Support can make a referral to independent charitable foundations that may be able to help.
