Receive FREE The Breast Cancer Treatment Handbook

If you are newly diagnosed with breast cancer this book is an excellent source of information to help through all phases of your treatment. Call 301-791-5843 or email us at info@bcacv.org

Breast self examination

We offer workshops on breast health and teach groups of women how to do breast self-examinations. Call (301) 791-5843, 800-963-0101 or email us at info@bcacv.org to schedule your workshop.

Group Meeting Information:
Sessions allow patients and their families to share stories, concerns, and questions with the group under the guidance of a professional counselor.

Washington County Information Group meets the second Monday evening each
month at 7 PM at the Breast Cancer Awareness Cumberland Valley Office.
Family members and friends are welcome.

Hager Park Professional Center
322 East Antietam St.
Suite 101
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Office: 301-791-5843
Toll Free: 800-963-0101

Waynesboro, PA Support Group meets the second Wednesday noon each month at
The Waynesboro Country Club. A luncheon is served.

Waynesboro Country Club
11000 Country Club Rd.
Waynesboro, PA, 17268
Phone: (717) 762-2602

Shepherdstown, West Virginia Information Group meets the fourth Monday evening each month at 7 PM at the Shepherdstown Presbyterian Church. Family members and friends are welcome.

Shepherdstown Presbyterian Church
100 W. Washington Street
Shepherdstown, WV

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Support Programs:

BCA--CV ANGEL PROGRAM
Angels send cards/notes weekly to newly diagnosed breast cancer survivors. Call the office for more information.

HOPELINE
A toll-free number with trained breast cancer survivors who listen, support, encourage and provide information through all stages of the disease.

MOVING FORWARD
Patients receive after surgery information in their surgeons office from a BCA--CV staff person. Information includes exercises and supplies to aid in recovery from breast cancer surgery.

BCA--CV TO YOU WIGS, HATS, & TURBANS

BCA--CV has FREE wigs, turbans, and hats for women during chemotherapy treatment.

Also, the BCA--CV Prosthesis Bank is offering FREE breast prosthesis and bras to women with no health insurance or in financial need in the tri-state area. Stop in the BCA--CV office and we will help you select the items you need.

The program is open to all women without health insurance or without health insurance coverage for these items. Selection is limited to items supply in the office.

Donations are gratefully accepted for wigs, hats and turbans. They may be dropped off at the BCA--CV Office Monday through Friday.

Special Needs Program
The Special Needs Assistance Program is for help with financial costs for basic living expenses for patients in active treatment for breast cancer. No medical/prescription bills will be considered. This program is only available to breast cancer patients living in Western Maryland, Franklin and Fulton Counties in Pennsylvania, and Jefferson, Berkeley and Morgan Counties in West Virginia. Applications are available through the BCA-CV Office. Guidelines apply.

DINNER'S READY!
Gift cards for chemotherapy and radiation patients to provide a meal for their families after treatment.

CAMP HOPE
A day of fun, relaxation, education and friendship for survivors offered several times a year.

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Mammograms

BCA--CV offers individuals meeting the program guidelines listed below the opportunity to receive a mammogram at no cost. If after the mammogram the patient needs further follow-up testing, BCA--CV will pay the expenses for one ultrasound per year.

Guidelines are:

• Doctor's order for mammogram
• Proof of income required (W-2, pay stub, etc.)
• Financial guidelines:

Family Size	Annual Income	Family Size	Annual Income
1	$33,000	5	$67,000
2	$41,500	6	$75,500
3	$50,000	7	$84,000
4	$58,500	8	$92,500
For families with 8 or more members, add $9,350 for each additional person

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Open Door Educational Meetings

Hear about medical issues, nutrition, stress, and the emotional challenges of dealing with breast cancer. Presentations are followed by informal discussions. Check the calendar.

Lending Library

Ask about books, pamphlets and articles on early detection, chemotherapy, radiation, and other breast cancer issues.

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CARE-SHARE Newsletter

Published three time a year providing information on breast cancer treatments, area programs and survivor stories.