New Charleston Young Survival Coalition Group

Wonderful night with the new Charleston www.youngsurvival.org group last night. Great to see Paul Baron MD there along with some of the most terrific ladies in the Lowcountry. Watch for a post for the next meeting, I think it's 2/22/11.

Young Survival Coalition

www.youngsurvival.org

 

 

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www.c4yw.org

“Come visit The Center for Natural Breast Reconstruction at the Annual Conference for Young Women Affected by Breast Cancer (C4YW) on February 25-27, 2011 at the Peabody Orlando Hotel. This invigorating conference designed for young women and their unique concerns is the only international conference that explores the many issues relevant to the needs of women under the age of 45 who feel isolated and alone primarily because of their age of diagnosis. C4YW will empower, support and educate young women affected by breast cancer and those who care for them. Leading medical professionals will lead workshops that discuss various updates in research and quality of life, exhibitors will supply resources, and participants will connect with each other to make new friends and connections. For more information, visit www.C4YW.org.”

 

 

 

News! Just In....Young Survival Coalition Charleston Chapter

A Charleston Chapter of the Young Survival Coalition is being started!  The first meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 25, 2011 6:30 pm at Liberty Tap Room and Grill – 1028 Johnnie Dodds Blvd, Mount Pleasant, S.C. 29464.

 

If you need more information or have questions call the Southeast Affiliate office (404) 250-6508 or one of the local volunteers - Tanja 843- 971-7777 or Kristie 843-814-1483. 

 

 

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Face to Face Get Together - First One for South Carolina FORCE

Tuesday, January 25, 2011, 6:30 p.m.
Location: Panera Bread on Harbison Blvd Columbia SC

Do you have a family history of breast and/or ovarian cancer? Have you tested positive for BRCA?  Are you considering genetic testing? You are not alone.

FORCE exists to improve the lives of individuals and families facing hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. South Carolina FORCE is holding our quarterly get-together and we hope you can join us!
Learn from other people who are navigating the BRCA path. Help someone else by sharing your story. This is a great chance to meet some local area FORCE members and/or catch up with those you’ve met at previous get-togethers.  I look forward to seeing you!
Please RSVP to bethanieb@facingourrisk.org

http://www.facingourrisk.org/FORCE_community/local_groups/event-detail.php?event=248

 

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Do you know your rights if you are facing mastectomy??

If you have had a mastectomy, or expect to have one, you should be aware of the Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act of 1998 (WHCRA). This federal law insists that group health plans and individual health policies that provide coverage for mastectomies also provide coverage for breast reconstruction in connection with such mastectomy.  Under WHCRA, group health plans, insurance companies and health maintenance organizations (HMOs) offering mastectomy coverage also must provide coverage for certain services relating to the mastectomy in a manner determined in consultation with your attending physician and you. This required coverage includes all stages of reconstruction of the breast on which the mastectomy was performed, as well as surgery and reconstruction of the other breast to produce a symmetrical appearance.

In addition to the protections afforded by the Federal 1998 WHCRA, most states have laws pertaining to insurance coverage for breast reconstruction surgery.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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