Insurance continually denied it, as it was not FDA approved for his type of cancer. Then there was the trial unit and issues created there that caused him to be removed from the trial due to their mistake.
And then finally Bristol Myers Squibb was our guardian angel who approved patient assistance and gave us the drugs for free.
Here is the most amusing revelation from yesterday's appointment.
On July 10th, 4 DAYS after Alan's first treatment, the FDA granted their approval of the two drug combo for Alan's cancer. SERIOUSLY, 4 days! Can you believe it? After all we went through!
Good news! No one in his shoes else has to go through all we did! They can get the drugs as "standard course of treatment" and insurance has to cover it! So happy no one else has to go through our frustration!
Sometimes when things like this (FDA approval timing) happen, it’s for a reason we cannot fathom or understand at this point in time. Sometimes God reveals it to us at a later point and sometimes he doesn’t, but I’m praying that God has a reason for this timing of which will benefit Alan. We are praying so hard for you guys right now. I love reading your posts and seeing your raw, true, real feelings, both praises and frustrations, and all the while pointing to God. Thank you for being so faithful. ❤️
ReplyDeleteHe just used us to bring the approval quickly.
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