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I am supportive of the concept of an NCD for the use of Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents (ESA) in cancer and related neoplastic conditions based on medical evidence and clinician experience. The proposed NCD should not be enacted because of the following reasons:
2. Inappropriate restrictions on ESA use that ignore a large body of scientific data and medical experience will have a severe negative impact on the treatment and quality of life (QOL) of cancer patients due to untreated anemia.
3. Blood transfusions are not an appropriate substitute for ESAs in the treatment of anemia in cancer patients. Additionally, the increased need for blood transfusions as a result of restrictions on ESAs would unnecessarily overwhelm the national blood supply, as well as put cancer patients at serious risk for medical complications avoidable with ESAs.
I call on CMS to carefully consider the serious ramifications of the proposed NCD. I urge CMS to substantially revise the proposed NCD so that it is based on sound scienfific data and analysis, and to make it reflective of the important on- label use of ESAs in enhancing the treatment and QOL of cancer patients. Thank you for the opportunity to comment. I am sure you will take steps to change the proposed decision memorandum.
During my over 30 year oncology practice,the most gratifying and exciting times were the arrival of Tamoxiphen in the early years and the ESAs in the recent times.The latter resulted in much happier patients with clearly better QOL.I am a proud member of ASCO and support Dr.J.Bailes' comments wholeheartedly.The proposed decision for ESAs usage is very cruel and unthinkable. I for one do not understand this.If I have to consciously provide a lower level of care to the Medicare beneficiaries,most of them my friends over the years,I may as well quit practicing before I reach Medicare and get a different line of work that does not involve any logic or coscience!
During my over 30 year oncology practice,the most gratifying and exciting times were the arrival of Tamoxiphen in the early years and the ESAs in the recent times.The latter resulted in much happier patients with clearly better QOL.I am a proud member of ASCO and support Dr.J.Bailes' comments wholeheartedly.The proposed decision for ESAs usage is very cruel and unthinkable. I for one do not understand this.If I have to consciously provide a lower level of care to the Medicare
ESA's are an effective treatment for myelodysplasia and should be allowed. ESA's should be started if Hgb drops lower than 11 I do not thhink we should wait till < 9 as patient will require blood transfusion before ESA will work.
I am very disturbed at the proposed policy from CMS. These agents are very effective in patients with anemia due to chronic kidney disease, chemotherapy-induced anemia and myelodysplasia. They have reduced transfusion need, kept patients out of the hospital, and improved their quality of life. Without adequate access to these drugs (by lowering Hgb requirements to < 9), transfusion needs will increase. The blood supply in this country cannot handle this increase. If you eliminate use in patients with diseases like MDS, it will require far more toxic therapies. How is that helping patients deal with their cancer?
In summary, access to ESA's with the proposed 9 gram Hgb level is too low to help this population of patients. Lack of access for MDS patients and lack of access to ESA's beyond 12 weeks per year (almost no chemotherapy program is finished in this short a time period) and capping dose levels below even current "label" doses makes the proposed changes impossible for good patient care.
I am very disturbed at the proposed policy from CMS. These agents are very effective in patients with anemia due to chronic kidney disease, chemotherapy-induced anemia and myelodysplasia. They have reduced transfusion need, kept patients out of the hospital, and improved their quality of life. Without adequate access to these drugs (by lowering Hgb requirements to < 9), transfusion needs will increase. The blood supply in this country cannot handle this increase. If you eliminate use in
The recent media coverage regarding Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents (ESAs) such as Aranesp, Procrit or Neupogen are extremely concerning. While I worry about the negative health effects supposedly related to overuse of these drugs, I am even more concerned that hasty decisions based on media coverage or studies that might not be applicable to specific conditions might impact patient access to these lifesaving therapies. Further, most people do not realize that before the advent of this modern medicine, the only alternative was risky blood transfusions.We simply cannot rush to condemn these drugs, or the experienced doctors who prescribe them responsibly and effectively. I feel very strongly that without access to ESA treatment, many people would not have the energy to work and tend to family responsibilites in an efficient and positive manner. And they are not alone. There are many cancer survivors that benefit from this treatment that allows them to maintain a good quality of life and contributes to their state of health as they work toward healing and long term survivorship.
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