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bobbi5879
bobbi5879 Member Posts: 4
edited June 2014 in High Risk for Breast Cancer
I'm High Risk
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  • bobbi5879
    bobbi5879 Member Posts: 4
    edited February 2008
    I have a family history of breast cancer, 3yr survivor--BSCI . As of this year '' I have NO health coverage '' !!!  Can't afford it.  I'm due for mammogram  what do I do ??  Where can I get a free  mammogram ?   HELP  !!!!   
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  • msannie57
    msannie57 Member Posts: 84
    edited February 2008

    All states have some sort of program for mammograms--sometimes it is called Healthy Woman Partnership or Healthy Living Partnership.  They are generally managed by your state's health department.  If you qualify you can receive a free mammogram and, in New York anyway, you can be treated if you are diagnosed through the program.  I don't know if having a previous cancer diagnosis would mean you couldn't participate in this program.  You can also pay for a mammogram out of pocket but check out the state program first.  For some of those you MUST be diagnosed through the program to qualify for treatment. 

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  • lvtwoqlt
    lvtwoqlt Member Posts: 6,162
    edited February 2008

    I agree with Ann, check with your local health department to see what is available for free or low cost mammos. Sometimes the mammos are funded through grants from the Komen foundation but the health dept can direct you through the forms.

    Sheila

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  • holly77
    holly77 Member Posts: 38
    edited May 2008

    You can also check with the local county hospitols. I was without insurance when I had a large tumor removed. I got into what in my town is called "county indigent program" they pay for just about everything. I had my surgery paid for plus mammograms and doc visits. Just do some checking around on the net and you find what you need.

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  • wishiwere
    wishiwere Member Posts: 3,793
    edited May 2008

    Call your local health dept, your hospital mammo dept, local breast clinics, and even the local cancer society and ask about programs for those without insurance.

    Here in October (bc awareness month) one hospital does them free if you qualify through the local health dept.  I was told (checking for a friend without ins) that it goes by your income, although they don't require any documentation.  Seemed strange to me, but it works for those without insurance!

    Good Luck!

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