Moderators Travis In Austin Posted November 19, 2015 Moderators Share Posted November 19, 2015 36 responses above and not a single one addresses your question. Maybe no one knows what you meant? I responded that there was inadequate data to judge. Dave I'm trying to get y'all some credible data. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted November 19, 2015 Moderators Share Posted November 19, 2015 Chief Oncologist at UT MD Anderson says they are price gouging, so I will go with him, it is Immoral. "Oncologists like Kantarjian have become increasingly vocal about the financial strains for patients and the profits drug companies are making. This week, more than 100 of the nation’s leading cancer doctors, including several past presidents of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and James Allison, the scientist whose basic research led to the development of Yervoy, released a statement in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings that called for reforms to rein in costs, including changing laws they believe have allowed prices to balloon." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Naseum Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Chief Oncologist at UT MD Anderson says they are price gouging, so I will go with him, it is Immoral. "Oncologists like Kantarjian have become increasingly vocal about the financial strains for patients and the profits drug companies are making. This week, more than 100 of the nation’s leading cancer doctors, including several past presidents of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and James Allison, the scientist whose basic research led to the development of Yervoy, released a statement in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings that called for reforms to rein in costs, including changing laws they believe have allowed prices to balloon." Good Gravy All Mighty! We have a winner after only 41 posts! I knew it was possible, but I never expected it to take 41 posts! Yahooo! Pass the whiskey and cigars and bullets! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted November 19, 2015 Moderators Share Posted November 19, 2015 http://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/MD-Anderson-doctor-planning-online-petition-6083743.php Article by Houston Chronicle about MD Anderson doctor's petition to protest price of cancer drugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted November 19, 2015 Moderators Share Posted November 19, 2015 Medscape article about the petition and facebood page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStewMan Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 there is some legislation in the works that would rid the television of drug commercials. i'm not sure who the bill's sponsor is; but, it was said that the advertising of the drugs plays a role in the cost to consumers. I for one, wouldn't miss a drug commercial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Matthews Posted November 19, 2015 Author Share Posted November 19, 2015 I for one, wouldn't miss a drug commercial. Feeling a little limp lately? Ask your doctor about Jackulera. Bigger, harder, stronger, faster! Jackulera! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStewMan Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 I for one, wouldn't miss a drug commercial. Feeling a little limp lately? Ask your doctor about Jackulera. Bigger, harder, stronger, faster! Jackulera! maybe if a person is experiencing that...watching TV could be a contributing cause? Turn off the TV and spend some time with one's wife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 I for one, wouldn't miss a drug commercial. Feeling a little limp lately? Ask your doctor about Jackulera. Bigger, harder, stronger, faster! Jackulera! Side effects include: Vomiting, diarrhea, bloody stool, lethargy, hair loss, thoughts of suicide, speaker hoarding. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxJPMxx Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 speaker hoarding. Hahaha everyone on here is on boner pills!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallette Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Chief Oncologist at UT MD Anderson says they are price gouging, so I will go with him, it is Immoral. You want to be convinced. I prefer to have a range of data. The fact that, like you, I expect them to be crooked, I prefer more than the opinion of a single qualified witness...assuming he IS a witness and had full access to the accounts of that company and it's R&D. When I wind up as part of a lynch mob I at least try to ensure there is sufficient evidence. It should be understood, though will remain unstated as I don't wish to send the thread down the wrong road, that I do not like this model and would prefer a very different one. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 I for one, wouldn't miss a drug commercial. Feeling a little limp lately? Ask your doctor about Jackulera. Bigger, harder, stronger, faster! Jackulera! Side effects include: Vomiting, diarrhea, bloody stool, lethargy, hair loss, thoughts of suicide, speaker hoarding. You left out mental constipation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 You left out mental constipation. I couldn't get that out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyrc Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Healthcare should be a human right- not a privilege to the wealthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyrc Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 So what she talked about on a MM forum was this: no one gets out alive. But she also said she wanted to die with Grace, to be obedient to God's will. From the perspective of many, she did that and more. Is the cost worth it? I would say yes. It was worth it, but it's a good thing you had such good insurance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallette Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Healthcare should be a human right- not a privilege to the wealthy. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyrc Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 (edited) What is immoral is that we don't allow Medicare to negotiate with drug companies. Think about that. We all pay for the cost of these drugs. All except Big Pharm. Edited November 19, 2015 by garyrc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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