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The PAN Foundation Opens New Carcinoid Syndrome Patient Assistance Fund
The Patient Access Network (PAN) Foundation today opened a new patient assistance program for people living with carcinoid syndrome. Carcinoid syndrome occurs when an underlying carcinoid tumor produces excessive amounts of serotonin, often due to liver metastases.
The Patient Access Network (PAN) Foundation today opened a new patient assistance program for people living with carcinoid syndrome. Carcinoid syndrome occurs when an underlying carcinoid tumor produces excessive amounts of serotonin, often due to liver metastases.
Carcinoid tumors are rare. The National Organization for Rare Disorders estimates 27 new cases per 1 million people are diagnosed in the United States each year—of which 10% develop into carcinoid syndrome. Qualifying patients are eligible to receive grants from PAN to pay for the deductibles, co-pays, and coinsurance costs associated with their carcinoid syndrome treatment.
“High out-of-pocket costs present significant barriers to patient access and adherence to care—often forcing patients to forgo or delay treatment,” said PAN President and Chief Executive Officer Daniel Klein. “We strongly believe that high out-of-pocket costs should never prevent people from accessing the healthcare they need. Thanks to our generous donors, we are pleased to extend our assistance to people living with carcinoid syndrome, so that they can adhere to their treatments and better manage their conditions.”
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