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mds treatment in canada

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March 30, 2005 at 3:41 am #5102

JOCELYN
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thinking of moving back to canada does anyone know how the treatment is up there.

does anyone know if the treatment is similar
I have full coverage in the US

I wonder what the coverage for a citizen is in canada with mds

thanks
jocelyn

March 30, 2005 at 5:18 pm #5103

Davea
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Jocelyn,

I’ve been dealing with MDS here in Canada for the past 2 years.I’ve found that many of the drugs being used for MDS in the US are not available in Canada. My DR. had tried to get a couple of different drugs but couldn’t.

Dave

March 30, 2005 at 5:34 pm #5104

Donna
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Hi Jocelyn, I live in vancouver and feel the same as Dave. The drugs that the people talk about on this forum don’t seem to be available here. They did mention chemo to mom — I’m not sure what type of drug they were offering. Closest centre of excellence I believe is Seattle or Toronto. You could try calling the local red cross here in Vancouver and ask them what exactly is being offered here in Canada. The Red Cross here in Vancouver does have a MDS support group. I’m sorry I can’t remember the name of the patient liason, I could find it though if you are interested.

Donna

March 30, 2005 at 7:15 pm #5105

JOCELYN
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thanks Donna

I would love to know who the patient liason person is.

Jocelyn
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