A State-By-State Look at Diagnostic and Supplemental Breast Imaging
A look at states that have eliminated out-of-pocket expenses for diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging.
Advocacy
Policy Changes Needed to Address Medical Billing Changes for DIEP Flap
Susan G. Komen is engaging in policy efforts to address a recent change in medical billing that may eliminate health insurance coverage for breast reconstruction surgery called DIEP flap, a type of natural tissue breast reconstruction that uses tissue from the lower abdomen to create a new breast.
Equal Access to High-Quality Care Critical for People at High Risk of Breast Cancer
When Janice Parker’s mother was diagnosed with breast cancer, she saw the family rule take full effect – “what happens in the home, stays in the home.” Her family did not discuss the diagnosis with anyone – not even their closest relatives. Janice’s aunt never knew she was at a higher risk of breast cancer due to her family history because no one ever told her.
Susan G. Komen’s 2023-2024 Advocacy Agenda Focuses on Accelerating Research, Ensuring Access to Care, Alleviating Patient Burden
Susan G. Komen has identified three areas where it will work in the 2023 and 2024 state and federal legislative sessions to enact laws so that where you live does not determine if you live.
Congress Passes Year-End Package That Includes Key Policies for the Breast Cancer Community
The voices of Susan G. Komen Advocates have helped Komen achieve significant policy wins this year.
La intersección de la salud de la mujer latina y el mes de concientización sobre el cáncer del seno
Recently the nation celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month and Breast Cancer Awareness Month could not be more important because awareness about breast health and breast cancer is much needed among those of Hispanic heritage in the U.S.
Janet Ramsey: “We need to get Medicare and disability insurance immediately so we can afford the medications to keep us alive”
Janet Ramsey will soon lose her insurance and won’t be able to afford her metastatic breast cancer (MBC) treatment. She’s calling on Congress to pass the MBC Access To Care Act today.
Lesley Glenn: Give People Help Now; Pass the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act
Lesley Glenn had to quit her job after being diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer (MBC), losing her health insurance and income. She’s calling on Congress to pass the MBC Access To Care Act today.
“We’re Dying. The Last Thing We Need to Worry About is Paying for Our Care”
Lisa Mayer has been living with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) for six years. She struggled financially to afford her care and is calling on Congress to pass the MBC Access To Care Act today.
Impact of the Signing of the Inflation Reduction Act on the Breast Cancer Community
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) singed into law by President Joe Biden includes provisions long supported by Susan G. Komen’s Center for Public Policy that will benefit the breast cancer community.
We Need to Talk About Breast Cancer
Thelma Brown is a Susan G. Komen research advocate and a two-time breast cancer survivor. She has worked in the nuclear engineering industry and is a self-proclaimed science nerd. When Thelma’s oldest sister was diagnosed with estrogen receptor (ER)- positive HER2-positive breast cancer, Thelma began to read everything she could find on the disease. “It […]
SCREENS For Cancer Act Expands Access To Needed Breast Health Services
Susan G. Komen supports the bipartisan, bicameral SCREENS Act to provide access to breast cancer screening for low-income, underinsured or uninsured people.