A Patient’s Guide to Understanding
Cutaneous Lymphoma
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United States Cutaneous Lymphoma Consortium
The United States Cutaneous Lymphoma Consortium (USCLC) is a
multidisciplinary professional organization dedicated to improving the
quality of life and prognosis of patients with cutaneous lymphomas through
discovery and application of new knowledge. The USCLC represents the
only organization in America where professionals from various disciplines
(dermatology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, and pathology) can
exchange ideas and practice tips, discuss and plan scientific collaborations,
develop new educational tools, and help shape the research agenda in
cutaneous lymphoma. For more information, visit
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MEDICATION ASSISTANCE
Allos Therapeutics (Folotyn
®
)
The Allos Therapeutics patient assistance program offers free medication
to people who otherwise cannot afford their medications. Patients
must meet financial and other program-specific criteria to be eligible for
assistance. For more information, visit
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Cancer
Care
Co-Payment Assistance Foundation
The
Cancer
Care
Co-Pay Assistance Foundation is a nonprofit
organization established in 2007 to address the needs of individuals who
cannot afford their insurance co-payments to cover the cost of medications
for treating cancer. For more information, contact 866.55.COPAY (2-
6729), 212.601.9750 or visit cancercarecopay.org.
Celgene Corporation (Istodax
®
)
Celgene Corporation, manufacturer of ISTODAX®, a drug used to
treat cutaneous T-cell lymphoma and peripheral T-cell lymphoma, offers
extensive patient support services through the Celgene Patient Support®
program. This program provides a dedicated, central point of contact
for patients and healthcare professionals who use Celgene products. The
Celgene Patient Support® program is a free service that helps patients
and healthcare professionals navigate the challenges of reimbursement,
providing information about co-pay assistance, and answering questions
about obtaining Celgene products. For assistance, call Celgene Patient
Support® at 800.931.8691 or visit
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