When
the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation was established in 1955, children with cystic
fibrosis (CF) rarely lived long enough to attend elementary school. Due in
large part to the CF Foundation's aggressive investments in innovative research
and comprehensive care, many people with the disease can now expect to live
into their 30s, 40s and beyond.
Over the past twenty years, great improvements have been made in the treatment of breast cancer. As a result, the number of breast cancer survivors continues to rise. There are about 2.5 million survivors alive in the U.S. today! Unfortunately, many women undergoing treatment are hard pressed financially.
Over the past twenty years, great improvements have been made in the treatment of breast cancer. As a result, the number of breast cancer survivors continues to rise. There are about 2.5 million survivors alive in the U.S. today! Unfortunately, many women undergoing treatment are hard pressed financially. Susan G. Komen for the Cure makes grants to Patient Advocate Foundation and CancerCare to provide financial assistance to patients for expenses such as medical supplies, transportation, co-pays, and medication. Breast cancer patients receive assistance with their co-pays for prescriptions and/or pharmaceutical treatments, lymphedema care, oral chemotherapy, and durable medical equipment. Breast cancer patients also receive counseling and other support services that will enable them to make informed treatment decisions, cope with the emotional effects of the disease, and experience an improved quality of life.
When
the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation was established in 1955, children with cystic
fibrosis (CF) rarely lived long enough to attend elementary school. Due in
large part to the CF Foundation's aggressive investments in innovative research
and comprehensive care, many people with the disease can now expect to live
into their 30s, 40s and beyond.
Over the past twenty years, great improvements have been made in the treatment of breast cancer. As a result, the number of breast cancer survivors continues to rise. There are about 2.5 million survivors alive in the U.S. today! Unfortunately, many women undergoing treatment are hard pressed financially.
