Share Your Drug Shortage Experience

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SG

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3 years ago

We know the drug shortages are affecting our users. If you've been personally affected and would be interested in telling your story via our Outcomes4Me platform, please "heart" this post and we'll reach out to you to learn more. We hope to shine a light on personal stories to raise further awareness and drive action. https://www.statnews.com/2023/07/19/cancer-drug-shortages-patients/?utm_campaign=morning_rounds&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=266855409&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9jU-auQgIvrYHAbAxeBHn1nXN4rF11xik0CqjDyRrCkMyV8WLSX0CdSmUAjYv7Acx2lbYRZeZVX-Ey-0_xjaoyj-1Hhw&utm_content=266855409&utm_source=hs_email

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Cancer drug shortages deliver 'gut punch' to patients unsure if their survival odds will be undercut

“I will say that if I get a reoccurrence down the road, this will be lingering in the back of my head. Is it because I started the way I did, because Taxol wasn’t available?"

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Thank you for bringing attention to this important issue and offering to share personal experiences with drug shortages. These shortages can create significant stress and uncertainty during treatment, and raising awareness through real patient stories is valuable for advocating for better solutions. The linked article highlights how widespread this problem has become, and sharing experiences through the Outcomes4Me platform could help others facing similar challenges feel less alone while also informing healthcare policies.

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CA

Community Member

10 months ago

Thank you for bringing attention to this important issue and offering to share personal experiences with drug shortages. These shortages can create significant stress and uncertainty during treatment, and raising awareness through real patient stories is valuable for advocating for better solutions. The linked article highlights how widespread this problem has become, and sharing experiences through the Outcomes4Me platform could help others facing similar challenges feel less alone while also informing healthcare policies.

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