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I am 77 y/o female 31/2 years post diagnosis of stage 2 invasive breast cancer. Just recently I was found to have metastasis to T11 vertebra (asymptomatic). The arimidex is no longer working. I will be starting on Fulvestrant and Ibrance in 4 days and am overwhelmed with the cost. I would like information how other women pay for this therapy and what side effects.that have been noted. Cheflala

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Dgarrett

My husband has good insurance. You can contact Pfizer for assistance for Ibrance at no charge if you qualify. My side effects are minimal. Fatigue and some neutropenia. I have been on Ibrance and letrozole for 4 years come July. I have scans Monday. Praying all is stable!

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cheflala in reply to Dgarrett

thanks cheflala

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Godbeforme in reply to cheflala

yes, and I read to tell your oncologist to contact pfizer on your behalf for the help with ibrance. God bless and help you! xo

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cheflala in reply to Godbeforme

Thanks for info

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obeautifulgirl

Besides contacting Pfizer, contact Patient Advocate Foundation for co-pay relief at 1-866-512-3861. You can go to the foundation’s website on line and see if you qualify. Good luck, Cheflala!

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cheflala in reply to obeautifulgirl

Thanks for suggestions

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Bishtown

I am on Medicare with supplemental insurance. My prescription drug plan is through Humana. As soon as I was diagnosed, my oncologist had a specialty pharmacy, Briova, contact me. They found me an $8000 grant that covered my copays for almost a year. It ran out and they contacted me again and found a $5000 grant. That is where I am at now. So far I have not had to pay anything. If no grants are found, they will contact Phiszer for help. I was shocked and scared when I first heard the cost too. Relax...there is help to be found.

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cheflala in reply to Bishtown

Thanks. Very helpful.

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library2019

The specialty pharmacy at my hospital was able to get me no co pay check with the social worker to see what they can do for you

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cheflala in reply to library2019

Thanks for your information. Cheflala

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