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FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE

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A Silver Lining Foundation

The mission of A Silver Lining Foundation is to ensure dignified, respectful and equal access to quality cancer education and services for all, by creating meaningful partnerships with community, advocacy and healthcare organizations. Click the link above to head to their web site and click on the “free mammograms” link to see where they will be pre-qualifying for free mammograms every month.

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Breast Cancer Assistance Program

The American Breast Cancer Foundation operates a national Breast Cancer Assistance Program that provides financial assistance for breast cancer screenings and diagnostic tests for uninsured and underserved individuals, regardless of age or gender. To seek assistance or learn more about ABCF’s Breast Cancer Assistance Program, contact the toll free number, 844-219-ABCF (2223) to speak with a Program Specialist. Bilingual Program Specialists are also on staff and available to be of assistance.

 

LIVING Beyond Breast Cancer- https://www.lbbc.org/community/breast-cancer-resources

We provide programs and services for people diagnosed with all stages of breast cancer, including:

  • A helpline that links people to trained volunteers who have been diagnosed with breast cancer

  • Conferences and webinars featuring medical experts, educational sessions, and interactive workshops

  • Online support groups

  • Volunteer opportunities

  • Funding to help people affected by breast cancer who need free or low-cost resources

TRANSPORTATION

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  • Sisters Working It Out – swio.org

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FOOD ASSISTANCE

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  • Greater Chicago Food Depository

  • Blue Cap Food Depository ( local pantry)

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HEALTHCARE &
INSURANCE HELP

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  • Access Community Health Network

  • Full range of health care services. Call 1-866-882-2237.

  • Illinois Breast & Cervical Cancer Program

  • IBCCP offers free mammograms, breast exams, pelvic exams and Pap tests to eligible women. Even if a women has already been diagnosed with cancer, she may receive free treatment if she qualifies. The program has been providing breast and cervical cancer screening to the women of Illinois since 1995. Sponsored by the Illinois Department of Public Health. Call 1-888-522-1282.

A Silver Lining Foundation

  • The mission of A Silver Lining Foundation is to ensure dignified, respectful and equal access to quality cancer education and services for all, by creating meaningful partnerships with community, advocacy and healthcare organizations. Click the link above to head to their web site and click on the “free mammograms” link to see where they will be pre-qualifying for free mammograms every month.

  • Stand Against Cancer

  • Free and low cost mammograms in the Chicagoland area. For more information, call 1-888-722-4673.

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  • Triage Cancer – triagecancer.org

  • National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) – cdc.gov/cancer/nbccedp

  • National Center for Medical-Legal Partnership – medical-legalpartnership.org

National Cancer Institute

  • Breast cancer information site and clinical trials. Call 1-800-4CANCER.

THERAPY

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SUPPORT GROUPS

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  • Sisters Working It Out – swio.org

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NAVIGATION

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  • Sisters Working It Out – swio.org

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