how can i take a breast cancer test with out having health insurance?
Thursday, December 17th, 2009 at
5:10 am
claudia m asked:
i have a little ball in my left breast .i dont know what it is but i want to know?
i have a little ball in my left breast .i dont know what it is but i want to know?
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Filed under: Breast Cancer
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there are many sources for free mammograms call your local hospital for more info. or call the American Cancer Society
Check with your local state health department, they usually have programs to get you a free or low cost mammogram.
Call your local health department and they will see you. Please get this checked right away.
Contact the American Cancer Society, they can tell you where to go for a free Mammogram.
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Is there a free clinic in your area?
Regular Mammograms are not expensive about 130 or 140 bucks……if you pay cash for one you can get discounts at most facilities.
Do you have a health department near you? They do free exams all the time. Good luck
If you do not have health insurance, you have a number of options:
1. Call your local chapter of the American Cancer Society (number in your phone book) or the national toll-free number, 1-800-ACS-2345. The ACS will be able to tell you about any low-cost or free mammography programs offering screening to women unable to pay for it themselves.
2. Call your State Department of Health (number in your phone book). Every state now has a Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program funded by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This program offers screening to qualifying women unable to pay for it themselves.
3. Call the YWCA’s ENCOREplus Program for access to low-cost or free mammograms. To find which YWCA facilities offer this service and if you are eligible, call 1-800-95EPLUS or your local YWCA.
4. Call the National Cancer Institute at 1-800-4-CANCER for the names of FDA-certified, accredited mammography facilities in your area. If you explain your financial situation, some mammography facilities are willing to work out a lower fee or payment schedule that will make the test more affordable. Ask the facility if they are willing to discuss these options with you.
Many of these programs can hook you up with a doctor, so you can have a physical examination. Depending on your age, a mammogram might not be the best imaging study for you. An ultrasound is very good at evaluating breast lumps which can be felt by the patient and/or doctor. Best wishes….