Did you know that 1 in 8 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer and 1 in 43 will die from the disease?<\/p>\n
As we wrap Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, this is the perfect time to reach out for support and a reminder that breast cancer, and any type of cancer, is an issue that deserves year-round awareness.<\/p>\n
Among the avenues:<\/p>\n
Local and state resources<\/p>\n
\u2022 Florida Breast Cancer Foundation<\/a> (FBCF): Has an office in Miami and provides financial assistance for living expenses, medical items, and mammograms. It also offers statewide virtual support groups.<\/p>\n 11900 Biscayne Blvd # 288, North Miami, FL 33181<\/p>\n Phone: (877) 644-3222<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute:<\/a> Offers comprehensive and personalized cancer care. It has a Women’s Cancer Center that specializes in breast cancer treatment.<\/p>\n 8900 N Kendall Dr, Miami, FL 33176<\/p>\n Phone: (786) 596-2000<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0The Beautiful Gate Cancer Support & Resource Center:<\/a> Offers support and resources for cancer patients, and a way for uninsured women to receive free mammograms.<\/p>\n Phone: (386) 220-5761<\/a><\/p>\n National organizations<\/p>\n \u2022 American Cancer Society:<\/a><\/p>\n Provides a wide range of resources, including information, support, and research.<\/p>\n 9500 S Dadeland Blvd #710, Miami, FL 33156<\/p>\n Phone: (786) 535-7147<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 Susan G. Komen<\/a>:<\/p>\n Offers financial assistance programs for eligible individuals undergoing treatment and information on support resources.<\/p>\n Breast Care Helpline: 1-877-465-6636 or helpline@komen.org<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0National Breast Cancer Foundation:<\/a><\/p>\n Hosts in-person and virtual support groups to connect patients and survivors.<\/p>\n Phone: (972) 248-9200<\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF):<\/a><\/p>\n Provides case management to help patients navigate treatment and access financial aid.<\/p>\n Phone: (800) 532-5274<\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0CancerCare:<\/a><\/p>\n A national nonprofit that provides professional support services and referrals for financial assistance.<\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0The Pink Fund:<\/a><\/p>\n Offers financial assistance to cover health insurance premiums for those in active treatment.<\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0National Lymphedema Network:<\/a><\/p>\n Provides resources for lymphedema, including information on financial assistance and support groups.<\/p>\n Other resources<\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program:<\/a><\/p>\n Provides access to free or low-cost screening exams to eligible women who are uninsured or underinsured.<\/p>\n