RESOURCES
The Medical Oncology Association of Southern California (MOASC) is monitoring the drug shortage crisis and is committed to providing members with the best possible information to stay informed. The medical community continues to experience shortages of critical drugs used to treat a variety of conditions. Currently, more than a dozen oncology drugs are on the FDA’s shortage list. Resources provided below:
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AZ Patient Support is AstraZeneca’s centralized hub for patient access and affordability resources. It helps HCPs and office staff navigate benefits verification, copay support, and patient assistance programs, with clear enrollment guidance and contact pathways to streamline access to AstraZeneca therapies.
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VOLUNTEER AT THESECONDOPINION
Thesecondopinion is a community-based non-profit which provides free second opinions to patients with cancer in California. We run multidisciplinary Tumor Boards biweekly for 3 patients with 3-5 physicians on Zoom.
If you are a medical or radiation oncologist, radiologist, pathologist, or surgeon, in practice or retired, and wish to continue to use your skills to help patients, this is an excellent vehicle.
All information, imaging and pathology are sent in advance and a Panel Chair runs the meeting. Malpractice is provided. Patients and their families attend and direct the questioning.
Please contact [email protected] or visit the website at www.thesecondopinion.org
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MyNavCare Patient Support by Genmab® is a program that provides information for patients, care partners, and healthcare professionals about accessing a Genmab medication. MyNavCare Patient Support® offers access and support services including billing and coverage information, coverage support, financial assistance options, and ongoing support and resources for patients and their care partners. Contact a MyNavCare Support Specialist by calling 1-866-NAV-CAR1 (1-866-628-2271), Monday-Friday, 8 AM-8 PM ET, or visit www.MyNavCare.com to learn more.
