Information & Support
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.
E. J. Fennel Building
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
Hooks N' Needles Support Group meets
the 4th Thursday every month at 1:00 to 3:00 PM in BCA--CV Office – breast
cancer survivors bring a craft project to work on and share with others.
No meeting in December due to the holiday.
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.
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.
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:
- A doctor's order for the mammogram
- No health insurance or health insurance with a deductible of $100
or more that has not been met in the calendar year.
- Participant must sign the waiver in order for BCA--CV to authorize
payment of the mammograms service.
** Special exceptions will be made to the financial guidelines if
there are extenuating circumstances.
For more information call: (301) 791-5843, (800) 963-0101 or email
to
info@bcacv.org
.
A pink voucher card will be given to the participant.
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 more than eight members add $8,500
for each additional person. |
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.
CARE-SHARE Newsletter
Published three time a year providing information on breast cancer
treatments, area programs and survivor stories.
