Myeloma Forum | Mark-L | Activity https://forum.myeloma.org.uk/members/mark-l/activity/ Activity feed for Mark-L. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:56:15 +0100 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.9.4 en-GB 30 hourly 2 e8312212bad54fbbb876f91f159f55ee Mark-L replied to the topic Bayer CEO - New Drug "not for poor people" in the forum Treatment http://www.myeloma.org.uk/forums/topic/bayer-ceo-new-drug-not-for-poor-people/#post-112651 Sun, 09 Feb 2014 20:55:47 +0000 Well, SHE (my MP) is actually a Tory, and like everyone else has conceded that Healthcare is to be rationed for the foreseeable future.

“Meddling” by politicians actually CREATED the NHS in the first place! A novel concept of healthcare – to be provided on the basis of  NEED, not the ability to pay. A principle that remains cherished and…[Read more]

]]> 3969af029820e73c79d0758312d96558 Mark-L replied to the topic Bayer CEO - New Drug "not for poor people" in the forum Treatment http://www.myeloma.org.uk/forums/topic/bayer-ceo-new-drug-not-for-poor-people/#post-112644 Sat, 08 Feb 2014 20:19:21 +0000 Whilst I appreciate that this is  not a “campaigning  website”, but rather One to share experiences and give support/advice,  it does no harm to mention these sort of practices to your MP.

The NHS is there to provide the best treatment or us all, and costs should not play a part in determining medical treatment.

*stands back, expecting a flaming*

]]> ed4079db438c808b63d2512a63b077d5 Mark-L replied to the topic Bayer CEO - New Drug "not for poor people" in the forum Treatment http://www.myeloma.org.uk/forums/topic/bayer-ceo-new-drug-not-for-poor-people/#post-112632 Sat, 08 Feb 2014 10:54:53 +0000 Well, this article is self-explanatory.  Nexavar has been priced by Bayer knowing that it would not be affordable in developing countries, but in the UK, you’ll be fine.

I’m sorry you feel so anxious about  your chemo. But you must sit down and talk to your Consultant. Understand what’s going to happen to you, the treatment, side-effects and so o…[Read more]

]]> 4f1c0f38b7516096514de871f760920b Mark-L replied to the topic Bayer CEO - New Drug "not for poor people" in the forum Treatment http://www.myeloma.org.uk/forums/topic/bayer-ceo-new-drug-not-for-poor-people/#post-112630 Sat, 08 Feb 2014 09:56:40 +0000 Indeed. What is so sad is that the Researchers in the big Pharma companies are totally dedicated to their work, and really strive to help mankind.

These sorts of decisions are made by business people at the top of the Pharma companies with one eye on their stock options.

]]> c07407c99abb3ed9583f97e08ab4c1db Mark-L started the topic Bayer CEO - New Drug "not for poor people" in the forum Treatment http://www.myeloma.org.uk/forums/topic/bayer-ceo-new-drug-not-for-poor-people/ Fri, 07 Feb 2014 22:34:51 +0000 Bayer CEO admits cancer drug is not for poor but only for rich “western patients”

 

]]> 349529d3995bb3deb68e23214fbeb493 Mark-L started the topic Apricot Seeds (ie: NOT kernels) - a "cure"? in the forum Treatment http://www.myeloma.org.uk/forums/topic/apricot-seeds-ie-not-kernels-a-cure/ Fri, 31 Jan 2014 21:18:43 +0000 I’m   looking for some advice/experience of others . To be frank, I have never believed  much in homeopathy, and see most of it as either “quack science” or useful in a placebo sense only . However, I have been guided to the taking  of these Apricot seeds (bitter white seeds INSIDE apricot kernels) by a couple of enthusiasts who truly believe th…[Read more]

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