Dad update

A bit of light in the storm today. My Dad has been trying to get in a drug study to get his hands on a Kidney cancer drug called Serafanib. Since my Dad doesn't have kidney cancer, it is very unlikely that his insurance will approve the hefty sum of money to purchase this drug. So, getting it through a drug trial has been the only option.

If he can get in he would have to travel to Denver or maybe Chicago to get the drug and the expense and inconvenience factor, even if he could get in would be very high. Still, it has been the only options.

Today came news though that it appears the drug company has approved my Dad to receive the drug free of charge if his insurance company declines to cover the cost.

So, while it hasn't happened yet, it appears that my Dad may be able to get access to this drug without participating in a study. That would be very good news.

Praise God.

Comments

Stoogelover said…
That would, indeed, be good news!
9:08 AM
Peggy said…
Isn't HOPE a wonderful thing? We are excited and so happy for you that you have hope. We continue to pray, that hope increases, along with healing.
6:51 AM
cwinwc said…
Praising God and still praying from the East Coast.
8:24 AM
Thurman8er said…
Praise God! Thanks for sharing the great news.
9:37 AM
Tam said…
That's wonderful news!! So glad to hear it...
6:47 PM
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