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jmarie · July 2011

was not sure where to post but here goes. does anyone know of free or very low cost screening in or around sacramento california? not working, no insurance, little money. found a lump. any ideas are welcome. sent an inquiry to komen and one other breast cancer site. need help. thank you very much!

peggy_j · July 2011

When I googled "breast cancer free screening" I got a lot of hits. Unfortunately, I am having computer cut and paste problems and can't past the relevant URLs here (arg)

Here are some options:

THE CDC 1 800-511-2300

State of CA Cancer Detection Program (Sacto)

1-800-511-2300 or 916-449-5300

In Palo Alto the Breast Cancer Connection center offers some free screening service. This is too far for you but the women who answer the helpline are super helpful and they might be able to point you to local services. Their # is 650 326-6686

good luck!

Anonymous · July 2011

I would also suggest that you post in another thread where you may get more hits. Try "not diagnosed but worried". There's also a thread for insurance and insurance issues. These might throw the net a little wider and get you more responses. Good luck to you.

Carol

AnnNYC · July 2011

jmarie,

Check out this page: http://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/CancerDetection/Pages/CancerDetectionProgramsEveryWomanCounts.aspx

Hope this gets you where you need to go -- that link is to the California part of a national program called the

National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP)

AnnNYC · July 2011

jmarie, if you are under the age of 40, also reach out to Susan G. Komen in the Sacramento area.

They just got a grant to expand screening services for women under 40: http://www.healthedcouncil.org/programs_breast_komen.html

Their own webpage currently says:
"Thanks to the generosity of donors and sponsors, our Affiliate is able to fund many breast-health and breast cancer-related programs in this area.

A list of these programs will be posted soon. Please contact our office at 916.492.6474 if you are looking for a local resource and we will be happy to refer you."

HerSister · August 2011

I know it's been over a month now, but I hadn't seen this post until now...

In California (for uninsured women):

For diagnosis: Every Woman Counts

http://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/cancerdetection/pages/cancerdetectionprogramseverywomancounts.aspx

For treatment (picks up after diagnosis): Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Program (BCCTP)

http://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/medi-cal/pages/BCCTP.aspx

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