CancerCompass message board discussion started by besmar on 3/25/2008 http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,22335,0.htm Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ My brother who lives in a 3rd world country has been diagnosed withGastrointestinal Stromal Tumors.  After removing the tumor,  his doctor has prescribed him Sunitinib(Sutent).  This drug is going to cost approximately $6,000 for a 28 day regimen.  He is supposed to take this drug for 8 months. He is income is low.  His insurance will pay 1/10 of the cost.  My question is if anyone knows where this drug can be purchased at a lower cost or if there is an alternative drug to Sunitinib. Your help is greatly appreciated. besmar Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT