[pray for my dad]

Originally Posted by Greg H

Hey PFMD!
Though travel might be an issue, depending on where you are in Canada, I can assure you that NIH trials are open to folks from all over the world. There's no charge for their screenings or treatment; you typically pay for your own travel and then, of course, bear the cost of follow-up with your local physician.

Here's the NIH page on visa info. I note a specific section for Canadian patients on that page:



Aside from NIH, the maker of Promacta, Glaxo Smith Kline, is recruiting patients in Canada for this trial.

Of course, all that's a bit premature until you know whether your Dad actually has MDS -- and has MDS that needs to be treated.

I'm glad to hear you're with a specialist. I listened in on a group phone call with Dr. Karen Yee at Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto. She was terrific!

Good luck to you and your Dad!

Greg

Hi,
We are seeing Dr. L Larrat @ U of Alberta Hospital. She is the division director as well. I will look into the NIH options after the BMB is done.

Thank you so much!
God bless