Job lost, am forced to cut treatment short

[slideman]

The company I worked for  has had to downsize, at least this is what they are telling me. I worked construction since 84, and finally got a desk job. Tx made it impossible for me to be 100%. So now I will  have to put  my tools back in my truck and go back to work. I can make it to the middle of December to make my 24 wks, but no way can I make it to June or July to achieve 48wks as recommended
. I did have eRVR to inc and my biopsy was 1.5 and 2. It is my second round of tx the first being 10 yrs ago with mixed results. I was und at one time, but the whole thing was a big mess of incomplete records ect..... Any body have any data for second timers at 24wks? I hate to quit early but there is really no choice.

[frijole]

It looks like we crossed posts.  slideman, I do understand but I am confused.  You are saying you can't make it on half salary for 4 weeks?

turnbo just gave me a telephone number for a tax exempt organization that is going to pay him up to $7000 on copays, including doctor's visits and pay him back for up to 90 days.  Here is his message to me.  He had to provide a tax return or W2 from a prior year.  You might pm him -- this kind of back payment might help you through the final weeks to be able to complete your treatment.

"..." i was approved by a non profit organization to pay the remainder of co pays up to $ 7000 plus they are going to pay me back all out of pocket money spent on meds and doctor visits in dallas dating 90 days back. I would recommend this # if ur interested. 1800-240-1224..

[frijole]

no no no no.  you don't need to do that.   You just need to go to the drug companies and ask them to cover you through this.  How many weeks meds do you have left?

I mean, you are a relapser and you have been UND since week 4 and eligible for 24 week treatment.  you just can't stop now!

Pegasys
http://www.pegasys.com/patient/for-patients/access-solutions/index.html

PegIntron
https://www.rxhope.com/PAP/info/PAPList.aspx?drugid=3840&fieldType=drugid

Interferon and Ribavirin
http://www.hepfi.org/nnac/pdf/medication_assistance.pdf

[slideman]

Yes I was very honest and upfront about tx. He worked with me while I was on Inc. And I returned to 8 hrs a day right away even though my Dr recommended that I stay to 8 hrs a day. Construction work is not like some jobs where people are good to their employees. Its Dog eat the Dog and the older you get the more they are willing to get rid of you. Thats why I was so happy to get a desk job. Oh well I will get back on my feet because I dont know any other way. Its all good!!

[slideman]

Its not a matter of having insurance, I'm good there, its more of the financial nightmare of being on unemployment. My income will be more than cut in half, and I cant make it on that. I have become anemic enough (10.2) that I am not able to do the physically demanding work that I will have to do. I have already had offers from other company's in my area to return to work, but I just did shot 20 last Friday so I think I can hang on to wk 24 but after that financial ruin. The cost of tx has already cost me all the money I had saved, and now my job is gone. When is enough, enough? And who knows 24wks might work. Its certainly better odds than I had 20 wks ago. I really have no choice. I am 51 yrs old, too late to start over and too hard headed to not work.

[hrsepwrguy]

http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Hepatitis-C/Vertex-Assistance-Numbers/show/1616993?controller=posts&action=show&id=#

Has vertex assistance numbers as well as SOC numbers

Sorry to hear this but trying to get you all info needed

[blondie717]

     congratulations on UND.  Its critical that you tx as long as your doctor said you need. There are a few ways you can remain on tx.  One is Cobra insurance , which is very costly, but hey you said you can strech to 24 weeks. So now you have to attempt to go your full 48 wks of tx.  One way is to contact the drug companies and see if you qualify for patient assistance.  Some times you qualify for free meds.  Lets see you need to get intouche with makers of riba, interferion and your 3rd drug. Start this process now. There are many people on this forum whom can guide you in the right path. Good luck