Breast Health Resources

The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation

Phone: 1-800- I'M AWARE(R)
Website: www.komen.org

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Services: The Komen Foundation has a National Toll-Free Breast Care Helpline that is answered by trained and caring volunteers and staff. The Helpline is committed to providing timely and accurate information to anyone with breast health and breast cancer concerns, including breast cancer patients and their family and friends.
The Helpline does not provide medical advice, make referrals to physicians, or evaluate physicians, medical facilities or services.

1.800 I'M AWARE®
1.800.462.9273
9 am – 5:00 pm Central Standard Time
Monday - Friday
TDD available.

Se habla español.

American Cancer Society

Phone: 1-888-227-6333
Web: www.acs.org

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Services: Provides transportation for chemotherapy or radiation visits, pain or nausea medication, free wigs and some prosthesis, and support group information. Reach to Recovery is a buddy program that provides a newly diagnosed woman with a survivor in a similar situation. Additionally, there is a dietitian on call to help with any nutritional needs.

Columbus Cancer Clinic

Phone: 614-263-5006
Web: www.columbuscancerclinic.org

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Services: The Columbus Cancer Clinic utilizes the Sophie Classic Mobile Mammography unit by PlanMed. Sophie is the latest in imaging technology for stationary and mobile mammography systems. The unit provides optimal patient comfort during the mammography exam and displays the best image quality currently available. This new mobile unit was made possible by grants from the Columbus Foundation, the Columbus Medical Association Foundation and the Komen Columbus Race for the Cure.

Cancer Care

Phone: 1-800-813-4673
Web: www.cancercare.org

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Services: Provides financial assistance for screening services, transportation to appointments, childcare, counseling, teleconferences and other services.

First Call for Help

Phone: 1-800-492-0618

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Services: United Way referral and information service with access to many agencies and programs.

Ohio Department of Aging

Phone: 614-466-5500
Web: www.goldenbuckeye.com

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Services: Provides convenient access to information on services and benefits for older persons. This includes, but is not limited to information on transportation, income and financial aid, senior citizens centers and clubs, daily meals, pharmacy assistance, housing, volunteer opportunities, and more. Call for local Area Office on Aging information in your county.

Medicaid (Medical Assistance)

Phone: 1-800-492-5231, press 2
Web: www.hcfa.gov/medicaid/mcaicnsm.htm

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Services: Provides health insurance for people of low income who are elderly, blind, or disabled as well as for certain groups of children. Services are coordinated by state or local government through the Department of Social Services or the Social Security Administration.

Medicare Hotline

Phone: 1-800-638-6833
Web: www.medicare.gov

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Services: Medicare is a Federal health insurance program for those who receive Social Security benefits. Eligible individuals include those who are 65 or older, people of any age with permanent kidney failure, and disabled people under age 65 who have received Social Security payments for at least 24 months.

National Association of Hospital Hospitality Houses Inc.

Phone: 1-800-542-9730
Web: www.nahhh.org

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Services: Provides lodging and supportive services for families receiving medical care away from home.

National Cancer Institute

Phone: 1-800-4-CANCER
Web: www.nci.nih.gov/cancertopics/types/breast

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Services: Provides information on locations for free or low cost FDA approved mammography sites.

The Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF)

Phone: 1-800-532-5274
Web: www.patientadvocate.org

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Services: Provides education, legal counseling, and referrals to cancer patients and survivors concerning managed care, insurance, financial issues, job discrimination, and debt crisis matters.

Rx Assist

Phone: 1-800-877-8442
Web: www.volunteersinhealthcare.org

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Services: Database of patient assistance programs offered by pharmaceutical companies.

Social Security Administration (SSA)

Phone: 1-800-772-1213 TTY: 1-800-325-0778
Web: www.ssa.gov

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Services: Provides a monthly income for eligible elderly and disabled individuals. Information on eligibility, coverage, and how to apply for benefits is available from the Social Security Administration.

Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

Phone: 1-800-772-1213
TTY: 1-800-325-0778
Web: www.ssa.gov

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Services: Supplements Social Security payments for individuals who have certain income and resource levels. SSI is administered by the Social Security Administration. Information on eligibility, coverage, and how to file a claim is available from the Social Security Administration.

Veterans Benefits

Phone: 1-800-827-1000
Web: www.va.gov

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Services: Eligible veterans and their dependents may receive cancer treatment at a Veterans Administration Medical Center. Treatment for service-connected conditions is provided, and treatment for other conditions may be available based on the veteran's financial need.