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DOWNLOADABLE RESOURCES FOR EARLY DETECTION ADVOCATES
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SIX QUESTIONS EVERY WOMAN SHOULD ASK HER DOCTOR ABOUT BREAST HEALTH
Early detection is one of the best tools we have to fight breast cancer. If you find it early, there's a 95% chance you'll beat it. But to find it early you'll need to look for it, and breast screening is a very personalized process.
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DO YOU HAVE DENSE BREASTS? BREAST DENSITY 101
Breast density matters. This risk factor affects about 50% of women in their 40’s, 40% of women in their 50’s, and 25% of women older than 60* and—it might affect you, too.
If you are unsure if you have dense breasts, check your mammogram report or ask your healthcare provider—then download this guide to learn about additional screening that may be needed to detect cancer if you have dense breasts.
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CHECK YOURSELF! BREAST SELF-EXAM 101
Did you know that you should be checking your breasts for abnormalities once a month? Self-exams are a crucial part of early detection, but not everyone knows what to look for. Download this guide for a quick tutorial.
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¡EXAMÍNESE! AUTOEXPLORACIÓN MAMARIA 101
¿Sabes que deberías examinarte las mamas para detectar anomalías una vez al mes? Los autoexámenes son una parte crucial de la detección temprana, pero no todos saben qué buscar. Descargue esta guía para obtener una tutoría rápida.
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BREAST HEALTH BILL OF RIGHTS
Knowing your rights is critical to detecting breast cancer early. Download the Breast Health Bill of Rights to advocate for the care you need and deserve.
ADVOCACY EFFORTS
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ELIMINATE OUT-OF-POCKET COSTS FOR DIAGNOSTIC BREAST IMAGING
The Access to Breast Cancer Diagnostics (ABCD) Act, would protect patients from exorbitant, unexpected costs and empower them to seek treatment earlier, increasing their chances of survival.Ready to make your voice heard? We've made it easy to contact your state representative by emailing or sharing with them on Twitter (Don't worry - we'll give you the exact words to use!)
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HELP LOW-INCOME, UNINSURED, AND UNDERINSURED WOMEN ACCESS CRITICAL BREAST CARE
Since 1991, the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) has served more than 6 million women, detecting nearly 74,000 invasive breast cancers and over 23,000 premalignant breast lesions. However, if the Screening for Communities to Receive Early and Equitable Needed Services (SCREENS) for Cancer Act is not passed, this program will end, and millions of women from underserved communities will lose access to the preventive screening and treatments that save lives.
Want to take action now? You can create meaningful change by contacting your state representative and using your voice to advocate for those in need. We've made it easy - click below to get started!
Ready to make your voice heard? We've made it easy to contact your state representative by emailing or sharing with them on Twitter (Don't worry - we'll give you the exact words to use!)
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INSURERS MUST COVER BREAST SCREENING AND DIAGNOSTICS WITH NO COST-SHARING
The Find It Early Act will ensure that women never have to compromise their breast health—or their lives—because they cannot afford preventive breast care.
Download our fact sheet to see how this legislation could eliminate the "hidden costs" of a breast cancer diagnosis.
Want to lend your voice to this cause? We've made it easy to contact your state representative by emailing or sharing with them on Twitter (Don't worry - we'll give you the exact words to use!)
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CHAMPION INCREASED ACCESS TO LIFESAVING MULTI-CANCER EARLY DETECTION SCREENING TESTS
Passing the Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection (MCED) Screening Coverage Act will improve future equitable access to new and innovative cancer screening methods. Innovative blood tests - otherwise known as liquid biopsy - hold the potential to detect cancer earlier than ever before, while dramatically improving cancer detection capabilities.
Download our fact sheet to learn how this legislation could improve the quality of life for millions of American cancer patients.
Want to help advocate for the MCED Screening Coverage Act? Let your Congressional representatives know that they must do more to ensure that all seniors with Medicare have access to lifesaving, multi-cancer early detection screenings - get started below! -
ENSURE ALL INDIVIDUALS WITH GENETIC RISKS FOR HEREDITARY CANCERS RECEIVE IMPROVED ACCESS TO EXPANDED COVERAGE
Up to 10% of all cancers are caused by cancer-related genetic mutations.
The Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act (RHCA) aims to provide expanded coverage for at-risk Medicare beneficiary individuals, particularly those with genetic risks for hereditary cancers, and addresses a pressing need for increased access to genetic counseling, testing, cancer screening, and preventive care.
Help us champion the Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act. Contact your elected representatives and express your support for the act—urge them to prioritize this vital legislation to improve access for at-risk individuals.
EARLY DETECTION RESOURCES
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CHECKMATE BREAST HEALTH QUIZ
Learn your personal risk factors for breast cancer. Get tools to take charge of your breast health.
How CheckMate Works
- Answer basic questions about your health history
- Learn your personal risk factors for breast cancer
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THE BREM BLOG
Expect Education about early detection, access to diagnostic tests for women in need, and physician training.
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BREM DIGITAL LIBRARY
Explore our digital library of breast health resources, including videos and podcasts.
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EARLY DETECTION 101
Videos to take charge of your breast health.