Patient Assistance Options Referrals to the Genentech Oncology Co-pay Assistance Program Herceptin HYLECTA Access Solutions can refer eligible patients to the Genentech Oncology Co-pay Assistance Program for help with the out-of-pocket costs associated with their Genentech medicine.*
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What co-pay assistance does Herceptin access solutions offer?
For eligible patients with commercial or public health insurance, Herceptin Access Solutions offers referrals to independent co-pay assistance foundations.*
What is Herceptin used to treat?
Herceptin (trastuzumab) is a member of the HER2 inhibitors drug class and is commonly used for Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer - Adjuvant, Breast Cancer - Metastatic, and others. This Herceptin price guide is based on using the Drugs.com discount card which is accepted at most U.S. pharmacies.
How can I get help paying for my Genentech medicine?
Uninsured patients and insured patients without coverage for their medicine must meet a different set of income requirements. Herceptin Access Solutions can refer eligible patients to the Genentech Oncology Co-pay Assistance Program for help with the out-of-pocket costs associated with their Genentech medicine.*
Is there a Herceptin price guide available with insurance?
Prices are for cash paying customers only and are not valid with insurance plans. This Herceptin price guide is based on using the Drugs.com discount card which is accepted at most U.S. pharmacies.
Does Allergan have a patient assistance program?
The Allergan Patient Assistance Program (PAP) provides Allergan medicines at no cost to eligible patients. If the patient qualifies, up to a twelve-month eligibility for the requested medication(s) or device(s) is approved for shipment to the patient's licensed prescriber for dispensing.
How long is a course of Herceptin?
Treatment with Herceptin generally lasts for 1 year unless side effects become unmanageable. Herceptin is only given as an intravenous (IV) infusion. * There are 3 ways Herceptin can be used: As part of a treatment course including the chemotherapy drugs doxorubicin, cyclophosphamide, and either paclitaxel or docetaxel ...
What does Herceptin do?
Herceptin can help control the growth of cancer cells that contain high amounts of human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2). HER2 is found in all human cells. It controls cell growth and repair.
Is Herceptin a chemo drug?
No, Herceptin is not a chemo drug, it is a targeted therapy anticancer drug. Anticancer drugs can be divided into different groups: targeted therapy. chemotherapy (often called chemo)
Why is Herceptin only given for a year?
While 9 weeks of Herceptin was associated with fewer heart problems compared to 1 year of Herceptin, the difference in disease-free survival was small and the researchers said 1 year of Herceptin should remain the standard of care. Oct 29, 2018.
Can HER2-positive be cured?
HER2-positive breast cancer is highly curable because of the availability of these HER2-targeted therapies, so we treat patients fairly aggressively upfront to reduce the risk of them experiencing a stage IV recurrence.
How long can you live with HER2?
The subsequent HERA trial confirmed the survival benefits in early-stage disease (N Engl J Med. 2005 Oct 20;353(16):1659-72) and the 90% five-year survival for HER2+ breast cancer is now similar to that for hormone receptor positive (HR+) disease (National Cancer Institute 2021).
What is the success rate of Herceptin?
At 10 years after treatment, disease-free survival also was better in women who were treated with Herceptin: 73.7% of the women who received chemotherapy plus Herceptin were alive without the cancer growing. 62.2% of the women who received chemotherapy alone were alive without the cancer growing.
When do side effects of Herceptin kick in?
These symptoms are most likely to occur within 24 hours of receiving Herceptin, but can happen later than this in rare cases. Herceptin can also cause lung toxicities, such as: severe shortness of breath. interstitial pneumonitis (inflammation in your lung)
Does Herceptin make you feel tired?
Fatigue. You may have fatigue (lack of energy) as a side effect of Herceptin. This was commonly reported by people who received the drug in clinical studies. Most people who had this side effect had mild fatigue.
How long is chemo for HER2-positive?
Neoadjuvant therapy is typically administered for between 12 and 20 weeks, depending on the chosen regimen, and followed by surgery. When given as adjuvant chemotherapy following surgery, trastuzumab is given concurrently with chemotherapy, then continued for a total duration of 12 months.
What can I expect from Herceptin treatment?
The most common side effects seen in treatment of adjuvant breast cancer with HERCEPTIN HYLECTA were tiredness, joint pain, diarrhea, injection site reaction, upper respiratory tract infection, rash, muscle pain, nausea, headache, swelling, flushing, fever, cough, and pain in extremity.
What can I expect from Herceptin treatment?
The most common side effects seen in treatment of adjuvant breast cancer with HERCEPTIN HYLECTA were tiredness, joint pain, diarrhea, injection site reaction, upper respiratory tract infection, rash, muscle pain, nausea, headache, swelling, flushing, fever, cough, and pain in extremity.
What is the success rate of Herceptin?
At 10 years after treatment, disease-free survival also was better in women who were treated with Herceptin: 73.7% of the women who received chemotherapy plus Herceptin were alive without the cancer growing. 62.2% of the women who received chemotherapy alone were alive without the cancer growing.
How long does it take to recover from Herceptin?
It would take 9.35 days for most of the Herceptin to be removed from your body.
How often should Herceptin be given?
It is most commonly given once every three weeks. Some people may have it weekly. You'll usually have your treatment as an outpatient at the hospital, although some people are able to have their treatment at home. Trastuzumab is usually given with chemotherapy because this is how it has been studied in clinical trials.
Who provides Genentech medicine?
The Genentech Patient Foundation provides free Genentech medicine to people who don't have insurance coverage or who have financial concerns and to people who meet certain income criteria.*
Does Genentech have a copay program for herceptin?
Herceptin Access Solutions can refer eligible patients to the Genentech Oncology Co-pay Assistance Program for help with the out-of-pocket costs associated with their Genentech medicine.*
What are the problems with herceptin?
HEART PROBLEMS. These include heart problems—such as congestive heart failure or reduced heart function—with or without symptoms. The risk for and seriousness of these heart problems were highest in people who received both HERCEPTIN and a certain type of chemotherapy (anthracycline).
What are the risks of HERCEPTIN HYLECTA?
These include heart problems—such as congestive heart failure or reduced heart function—with or without symptoms. The risk for and seriousness of these heart problems were highest in people who received both HERCEPTIN HYLECTA and a certain type of chemotherapy (anthracycline).
How long after herceptin can you use contraception?
HERCEPTIN may result in the death of an unborn baby or birth defects. Contraception should be used while receiving HERCEPTIN and for 7 months after your last dose of HERCEPTIN.
How to report side effects of Genentech?
You should contact your doctor immediately if you have any of the side effects listed above. You are encouraged to report side effects to Genentech and the FDA. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1–800–FDA–1088 or http://www.fda.gov/medwatch. You may also report side effects to Genentech at 1–888–835–2555.
What are the side effects of trastuzumab?
The most common side effects seen in treatment of metastatic breast cancer (based on intravenous trastuzumab) are fever, chills, headache, infection, congestive heart failure, insomnia, cough, and rash. You should contact your doctor immediately if you have any of the side effects listed above.
Does herceptin cause breast cancer?
Side Effects Seen Most Often With HERCEPTIN. Some patients receiving HERCEPTIN for breast cancer had the following side effects: Some patients receiving HERCEPTIN for metastatic stomach cancer had the following side effects: You should contact your doctor immediately if you have any of the side effects listed above.
Does herceptin have side effects?
Not all people have serious side effects, but side effects with HERCEPTIN HYLECTA therapy are common.
What is herceptin used for?
Herceptin (trastuzumab) is a member of the HER2 inhibitors drug class and is commonly used for Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer - Adjuvant, Breast Cancer - Metastatic, and others.
What is Genentech Access to Care Foundation?
The Genentech Access to Care Foundation is now the Genentech Patient Foundation. Eligibility determined on a case-by-case basis. Call for most recent medications as the list is subject to change.
How much does a free drug card save?
The free Drugs.com Discount Card works like a coupon and can save you up to 80% or more off the cost of prescription medicines, over-the-counter drugs and pet prescriptions.
Is Herceptin valid with insurance?
Prices are for cash paying customers only and are not valid with insurance plans. This Herceptin price guide is based on using the Drugs.com discount card which is accepted at most U.S. pharmacies.
Does Genentech offer rebates for Herceptin?
Herceptin Genentech Oncology Co-pay Assistance Program Rebate: Eligible commercially insured patients enrolled in the program may be entitled to a rebate for their out-of-pocket cost if they paid the provider directly for treatment; for additional information contact the program at 855-692-6729.
