A Journalist’s Query

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    • January 13, 2012 at 9:00 pm
    Merrill Goozner
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      Hi,

      Hi,

      I am the senior correspondent for The Fiscal Times, a relatively new publication available here (http://www.thefiscaltimes.com). I am writing a story about the high cost of new cancer drugs coming to market in recent years. Two approved by the FDA for melanoma last year were Yervoy and Zelboraf. I was wondering if there were any melanoma patients on this message board who have struggled with affordability issues in obtaining these new drugs. You don't have to have forgone using them because of cost, but that may have happened in some cases. If you are willing to share your story, please contact me offline at mgoozner@thefiscaltimes.com.

      If I have offended anyone by this request, please forgive me. I have already interviewed the executive director of the MRF on the general issue, and was hoping to gather some individual stories to humanize my article.

      Sincerely,

      Merrill Goozner, Senior Correspondent

      The Fiscal Times 

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        • January 14, 2012 at 1:16 pm
        RMcLegal
        Participant

          Merrill, I don't have any personal experience with the issues you are writing about, but want to thank you for taking on this topic.  (I've blogged a bit myself about the high cost of melanoma treatment at http://www.hotelmelanoma.blogspot.com.)  I don't think anyone will be offended by your request and I suspect you will hear from many.  Thanks again!

          Rich McDonald

          • January 14, 2012 at 1:16 pm
          RMcLegal
          Participant

            Merrill, I don't have any personal experience with the issues you are writing about, but want to thank you for taking on this topic.  (I've blogged a bit myself about the high cost of melanoma treatment at http://www.hotelmelanoma.blogspot.com.)  I don't think anyone will be offended by your request and I suspect you will hear from many.  Thanks again!

            Rich McDonald

            • January 14, 2012 at 1:16 pm
            RMcLegal
            Participant

              Merrill, I don't have any personal experience with the issues you are writing about, but want to thank you for taking on this topic.  (I've blogged a bit myself about the high cost of melanoma treatment at http://www.hotelmelanoma.blogspot.com.)  I don't think anyone will be offended by your request and I suspect you will hear from many.  Thanks again!

              Rich McDonald

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