Southern Crescent Breast Specialists, PC

American Cancer Society

1-800-ACS-2345
www.cancer.org
American Cancer Society - information
Reach to Recovery Program/Support
Group Look Good Feel Better Programs
Breast Cancer Treatment Guidelines for Patients
 
The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
1-800-IM AWARE
www.komen.org.
 
National Cancer Institute's Cancer Information Services  
1-800-4-CANCER
www.cancer.gov
 
GEORGIA CANCER FOUNDATION:
http://www.gacancerfoundation.org/News/2009/COL-2009/index.php
 
Low-Cost Mammogram Program -Every year, nearly 6,000 new cases of breast cancer are diagnosed in Georgia.Georgia Cancer Foundation, through its partnership with other local organizations and healthcare providers, offers low-cost mammograms to women in need throughout the state.
Who qualifies-Women who are unemployed, uninsured, or under insured.
How do I get screened-Contact GCF after obtaining a physician referral. Depending on your physician’s instructions, we will direct you to a low-cost diagnostic center in your area, if available.
How much does it cost-ypically, these types of diagnostic services cost hundreds of dollars, however through our program you will only be required to pay a small co-pay donation. Call for details.
 
Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization
1-800-221-2141 (English)
1-800-986-9505 (Spanish)
www.y-me.org
 
CancerCare
1-800-813-HOPE
www.cancercare.org
 
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
Information on health issues, Medicare and health insurance programs for people over 50.
http://www.aarp.org/health/
 
American Cancer Society - Taking Charge of Money Matters workshop
A financial workshop for people living with cancer.
http://www.cancer.org/
 Medicare (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)
Information on the Medicare health insurance program, including Medicare prescription drug plans.
http://www.medicare.gov

 Medicaid
Find your state's Medicaid toll-free hotline.
http://cms.hhs.gov/medicaid

National Association of Insurance Commissioners
Find your state insurance commissioner.
http://www.naic.org/

 National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
Find publications including, "Working It Out: Your Employment Rights as a Cancer Survivor", "What Cancer Survivors Need to Know About Health Insurance" and "A Cancer Survivor's Almanac: Charting Your Journey".
http://www.canceradvocacy.org/

Breast Cancer Network of Strength
Financial assistance for wigs, prostheses and mastectomy bras.
http://www.networkofstrength.org/

 CancerCare
Financial assistance for diagnostic work-ups, as well as information on drug assistance programs. Provides information about specific prescription drug assistance programs.
See also Transportation Assistance.
http://www.cancercare.org/

 NeedyMeds.com
Drug assistance program information.
http://www.needymeds.com/

 Social Security Administration
Find your local social security office.
https://s044a90.ssa.gov/apps6z/FOLO/fo001.jsp

 Susan G. Komen for the Cure® and CancerCare's Linking A.R.M.S.(TM)
Financial assistance for some medications and medical supplies.
http://www.cancercare.org/
 Susan G. Komen for the Cure® and Patient Advocate Foundation’s Co-Pay Relief (CPR) Program
Provides insurance co-payment assistance.
http://www.patientadvocate.org/

 American Cancer Society - Road to Recovery
Local transportation assistance .
http://www.cancer.org/