Tag: Breast Cancer

Woman getting a mammogram screening.
Breast Cancer, Cancer, Disease Resources
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Can’t Afford a Mammogram? Here’s What You Can Do

Are you having trouble affording a mammogram? Don’t have that be the reason you’re delaying a screening. The US Preventative Task Force recommends that women should get a mammogram between 40 and 74 years old, but women put it off for many reasons. These reasons include being low-income or uninsured, lack of reliable transportation, or food insecurity, according to the CDC. But early detection is critical for all women, regardless of financial situation. We list many resources on our website that provide women with free or low cost mammogram screenings. With so many options available, the choices can feel overwhelming. […]

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Breast cancer patient in hospital bed looking out window, text overlay reads '10 Financial Resources for Breast Cancer Medications.'
Cancer, Coupons, Patient Assistance Programs
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Save on Breast Cancer Medications with These 10 Programs

Our last post covered 10 Financial Assistance Resources for Breast Cancer, but one of the biggest financial hurdles for many patients remains the high cost of medications. Whether it’s chemotherapy, hormone therapies, or targeted treatments, these bills add up quickly, making it difficult to access the care you need. The good news? There are specialized savings programs designed to make breast cancer medications more affordable—sometimes even at no cost. Knowing how to tap into these resources can be a game-changer for your treatment plan. Let’s explore some of the best programs out there so you can find the right one […]

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Three women smiling together, representing breast cancer patients, with the text '10 Financial Assistance Resources for Breast Cancer Patients.'
Awareness, Cancer, Disease Resources
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Breast Cancer: Save on Costs with These 10 Resources

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, many people focus on prevention and research, but the financial impact of a breast cancer diagnosis can be just as devastating. The cost of chemotherapy, surgeries, and medications can add up fast, leaving patients and their families struggling to make ends meet. Even with insurance, the out-of-pocket expenses can become overwhelming. The good news? We list resources on our website designed specifically to help with these costs, so you can focus on your health instead of worrying about how to afford care. We’ve rounded up 10 resources that provide a wide range of financial support—from […]

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Awareness
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2019

For more than 30 years, October has been National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the U.S. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women, second only to skin cancer. With more than 240,000 women diagnosed each year, awareness can save lives through early detection and lowering risk.   The main risk factors of breast cancer include being a woman and being older, which means almost any woman can be diagnosed with no family history or other known risk factors. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends healthy living habits such as maintaining a healthy weight, regular […]

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Clinics, Healthcare Reform
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Planned Parenthood Forgoes Title X After Gag Rule

This week, Planned Parenthood withdrew from federal Title X funding rather than comply with the Trump administration’s “gag rule” prohibiting Title X grantees from providing or referring patients for abortion services. Title X funding is mandated to focus on family planning and related preventive health services for patients who are low-income or uninsured. Two-thirds of patients who benefit from Title X funding are at or below the federal poverty line. Providers have already been forbidden from using federal funds to pay for abortions since 1976. Planned Parenthood has been a controversial organization to many Americans since its beginnings in 1916. […]

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