Financial Support and Educational Resources
How can I find financial support for ABRAXANE?
At Celgene Patient Support®, we care about making sure you get the answers you need. That’s why our Specialists are ready to help answer questions about the insurance approval process. And you may need help paying for ABRAXANE. Celgene Patient Support® can help you and your loved ones understand the programs and services available to you.
Celgene Patient Support®
A single source for access support
Our Specialists are ready to help you and your family with:
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Learn About Financial Assistance
Programs that help with the cost of ABRAXANE differ by the type of insurance you have. Even if you don’t have insurance or enough coverage to pay for your medicine, financial help may be available.
What type of insurance do you have?
I have commercial insurance
This type of insurance is given by your employer or purchased on your own or through a healthcare exchange. It could also be a part of your retirement package from an employer
How Celgene Patient Support® Can Help You
Celgene Commercial Co-pay Program
If you qualify, your out-of-pocket co-pay responsibility will be $0 for ABRAXANE
- This program provides up to $10,000 per calendar year to help meet co-pay/co-insurance costs
- Provides assistance to help patients meet co-pay/co-insurance costs
Eligibility
Eligibility criteria for patients with commercial insurance include*:
- Commercial or private insurance that does not cover the full cost of ABRAXANE
- Residence in the United States or a US territory
- Patients with government healthcare insurance (for example, Medicare [Parts B, C, and D], Medicaid, Medigap, TriCare) are not eligible
I have Medicare, Medicaid, or other government-sponsored insurance
How Celgene Patient Support® Can Help You
Your Specialist can provide you with information about independent third-party organizations† that may be able to help with the cost of your:
- Deductibles
- Co-payments/co-insurance
- Insurance premiums
Eligibility
- Eligibility requirements vary by organization
I do not have health insurance or enough coverage to pay for ABRAXANE
How Celgene Patient Support® Can Help You
- If you do not have health insurance or enough coverage to pay for ABRAXANE, the Celgene Patient Assistance Program (PAP)‡ may be able to provide you with ABRAXANE at no cost
Eligibility
- To qualify, you must meet certain financial criteria. Your Specialist can tell you if you qualify
Understand Your Insurance Plan
At BMS, we know how hard it can be to understand your health insurance.
Your Specialist can help answer your questions.§
Before you start ABRAXANE, your doctor’s office may need to see if your health insurance will pay for it. This is called a benefits investigation. A benefits investigation will tell your doctor:
- If ABRAXANE is covered
- How much your ABRAXANE will cost you
- If your health insurance must approve ABRAXANE before you start. This is called precertification
At your request, your Celgene Patient Support® Specialist will:
- Research your insurance benefits to determine co-pay responsibility and other out-of-pocket costs for ABRAXANE
- Determine if precertification is required
- Determine if you are eligible for Medicaid or alternative coverage
Independent third-party organizations|| may be able to help with travel costs to and from your doctor’s office, including gas, tolls, parking, and taxi, bus, or train fare

As a caregiver, where can I find support and resources?
Where can I find support as a caregiver?
One of the biggest challenges you may face as a caregiver to a person with metastatic (meh-tuh-STA-tik) breast cancer (MBC) is asking for help. Balancing your loved one’s needs with your own can be challenging. But you don’t have to go through it alone. Here are some tips to help you get the support you need.
Do Your Research
Communicate Clearly
Spend Time Together
Share Your Role With Others
Participate in Office Visits
Accept Your Feelings
Ask Others to Help
Be Specific
Don’t Be Shy
Keep Up Your Own Physical Health
Know Your Limits
Connect With Other Caregivers of People With MBC
Remember, asking for help doesn’t mean that you’re not a good caregiver. It allows you to focus on the bigger responsibilities of a caregiver for a loved one with advanced cancer.
For more information on caregiver support, visit the following organizations. Many have numerous resources and avenues for connecting with other caregivers.
The independent organizations listed are provided as an additional resource for obtaining information related to cancer and advanced breast cancer. Inclusion on this list does not indicate endorsement by Bristol-Myers Squibb Company of an organization or its communications.
As a patient, where can I learn more? Support and resources
Where can I find support?
Support can come from many sources—your family, friends, colleagues—even strangers who eventually become friends as you join a community of people facing similar challenges. Support can also come from organizations that provide resources to help you better understand what to expect living with metastatic (meh-tuh-STA-tik) cancer. Knowing what to look for and where to turn are key to getting the support you need.
How can I get the support I need?
Family members, friends, neighbors, coworkers, and other people close to you are among your most important care partners. Your cancer diagnosis affects everyone who cares about you. Many of the people in your personal circle want to help but may not know how.
Here are some things you may want to ask your caregivers to help you with:
- Gather information, and help you make decisions
- Go with you to doctor visits and checkups
- Make a list of your medical and emergency contacts
- Help with financial, legal, or health insurance matters
- Organize volunteers to bring you meals, take you to treatments, or run errands for you
- Help keep up your appetite, weight, and strength by cooking tempting foods and creating pleasant settings for meals
- Listen when you need to vent your feelings or frustrations
- Entertain you or keep you company when you want to relax or have fun
- Help with household chores like laundry, cleaning, grocery shopping, or dog walking
- Go for walks with you to help you stay active
How can I talk to my loved ones about my cancer?
Letting your family and friends know about what you are going through can bring you comfort. But it can also be stressful. People do not always react the way you hope they will. These tips may help make it easier to talk with others about your cancer.
- Give some thought to what you might say. Think about what you want other people to know and write it down
- Decide who to tell and when. You may want to start with a close friend who has “been there for you” in the past. Choose a time to talk that feels right to you
- Find the best way to share the information. You may want to tell some people face to face, some on the phone, and others by sending a letter or e-mail
- Seek expert advice. If you are unsure of what to say, it might help to talk with an oncology social worker or other people who are living with advanced cancer
- Keep talking. If friends or loved ones react poorly or cannot handle your news, let them know how that makes you feel. Give them a little time to face their own fears about your cancer

Patient Resources
The downloadable resources available on this website have been developed to help you
- Be prepared for treatment
- Work closely and effectively with your healthcare team
- Receive and remember important information during treatment
Where can I find information and support online?
Your need for services, support, and information about metastatic breast cancer (MBC) may change over time. Knowing where to find the resources you need to help manage these challenges can help you feel more in control. Use the resources listed below to get answers, advice, and help from advocacy groups and peers who understand the needs and concerns of people with MBC.
These organizations do not replace talking with your doctor. Ask your healthcare team about other resources they can recommend.
The independent organizations listed are provided as an additional resource for obtaining information related to cancer and MBC. Inclusion on this list does not indicate endorsement by Bristol-Myers Squibb Company of an organization or its communications.
Wondering what to do first?
Learning more about your condition
Living Beyond Breast Cancer (LBBC)
Metastatic Breast Cancer Network (MBCN)
Advanced Breast Cancer Community
Connection to a dedicated community of support and information for people with MBC offering:
- Advice from experts
- Telephone support
- Patient stories
- Booklets and newsletters
- Referrals to resources
- Conference and webinars
Connecting with other patients and support groups on the Internet, by phone, or in person
To get one-on-one support by phone
ABCD Helpline
Living Beyond Breast Cancer (LBBC) Helpline
SHARE Breast Cancer Helpline
MetaVIVOR
CancerCare®
To find a support group in your area
Cancer Support Community
BCMets.org
Breastcancer.org Discussion Boards
Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) Foundation
Seeking help for anxiety or depression due to cancer-related health issues
American Psychosocial Oncology Society (APOS) Helpline
Getting advice on how to talk with your healthcare team
Open to Options®
Understanding your type of cancer and treatment options
National Cancer Institute (NCI) Cancer Information Service
American Cancer Society
National Institute on Aging
Choosing an insurance plan or paying for coverage
Health Insurance Marketplace
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF)
Seeking information about financial or legal issues related to cancer
Getting help with non-medical bills while being treated for MBC
The Pink Fund
Getting help with the cost of transportation to and from treatment
CancerCare® Get You There
American Cancer Society
Getting information on pain or side effects of treatment to discuss with your healthcare team
Breastcancer.org
CancerCare®
National Cancer Institute (NCI) Cancer Information Service
Learning how to cope with hair loss and skin changes
Look Good Feel Better
Lining up home care or help for older adults
Eldercare Locator
Organizing help from friends and family
Getting support for caregivers
Cancer Support Community
cancersupportcommunity.org 1-888-793-9355
CancerCare®
Family Caregiver Alliance
Wondering what to do first?
Learning more about your condition
Connecting with other patients and support groups on the Internet, by phone, or in person
Seeking help for anxiety or depression due to cancer-related health issues
Getting advice on how to talk with your healthcare team
Understanding your type of cancer and treatment options
Choosing an insurance plan or paying for coverage
Seeking information about financial or legal issues related to cancer
Getting help with non-medical bills while being treated for MBC
Getting help with the cost of transportation to and from treatment
Getting information on pain or side effects of treatment to discuss with your healthcare team
Learning how to cope with hair loss and skin changes
Lining up home care or help for older adults
Organizing help from friends and family
Getting support for caregivers
Where can I find cultural resources?
Cancer is individual and very personal. One person’s experience may be very different from another’s experience. There are many things that make living with any illness personal, including a person’s culture or ethnicity. The organizations listed below offer information and resources specific to certain ethnic groups and cultures.
African Americans
Blackdoctor.org
blackdoctor.org 312-222-1205 Health news and features specifically targeted to African Americans. Includes information written in everyday language, a searchable directory of qualified African American doctors, and community blogs on thought-provoking information from health writers and doctors.
Hispanic Americans
Latinas Contra Cancer
latinascontracancer.org 1-888-522-8110 Education, navigation, and support for the underserved Latino population affected by cancer. Bilingual services include educational workshops, support groups, case management, and patient navigation.
National Alliance for Hispanic Health
healthyamericas.org/more-resources 202-387-5000 Programs that focus on improving the health and well-being of Hispanics and securing health for all. Available resources include the Let’s Talk About Living With Cancer (Hablemos sobre la vida con cancer) bilingual booklet that provides those living with cancer as well as their friends and family with general information and resources on cancer.
Asian Americans
Asian American Health Initiative
aahiinfo.org 240-777-4517 Programs and activities that help narrow the communication gap created by language and cultural barriers, and navigation of an unfamiliar healthcare system for Asian Americans. Resources include a library of downloadable brochures, videos, blogs, and a calendar of events.
Asian and Pacific Islander American Health Forum
apiahf.org 415-954-9988 Educational tools and materials to help people understand healthcare reform and its impact on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders.
The National Center for Reducing Asian American Cancer Health Disparities
aancart.org 916-734-5371 Health educational materials to learn about healthy living, cancer screening, cancer treatments, and more. Health educators and clinicians can also download these materials and share them with their students and patients.
Various Ethnic Groups
US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health
minorityhealth.hhs.gov 240-453-2882 A one-stop source for minority health literature, research, and referrals for consumers, community organizations, and health professionals. Information on health issues specific to African Americans, Native Americans and Alaska Natives, Asian Americans, Hispanics, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders is available through the Resource Center, from access to online documents to database searches to customized responses to requests for information and assistance.