Did you know? Breast cancer survivors in the US are 2.5 times more likely than their healthy neighbors to file bankruptcy within five years of diagnosis. In 2021, Emma (name changed for patient confidentiality) had a mammogram screening that showed abnormal findings, but without insurance, she didn’t have the resources for additional testing and didn’t […]
Why is it important to support breast cancer screenings and treatment? Because of patients like Angeline. Angeline (name changed for patient confidentiality) was having pain in her breast, but without a primary care provider or health insurance, she waited until the pain was unbearable before seeking care in an emergency room. There, she was diagnosed […]
In early 2022, Maria (name changed for patient confidentiality) was facing a stage 3 invasive ductal carcinoma diagnosis – with no way to access or afford health insurance. After having a double mastectomy as an uninsured patient, Maria thankfully found our primary care partner, MASS Clinic, through JaxCareConnect. MASS Clinic sent an oncology referral to […]