Right now, even though more than 250,000 women under the age of 40 in the U.S. are breast cancer survivors, many women still either don’t understand what it means to be “High Risk” or cannot afford to be properly tested. In 2008, after Christina Applegate was diagnosed with breast cancer she created the Right Action for Women Foundation whose mission is to educate women about what it means to be at “high risk” for breast cancer and encourage them to talk to their doctors about appropriate screening while offering financial support to patients. In an attempt to further their resources, they partnered up with the Cancer Support Community to aggregate leaders in the fields of oncology, psychology, genetics and patient financial assistance. After being treated, Christina found that while the MRI is actually one of the most effective tools for catching cancer at an early stage, it is not always covered by insurance. “The reality is that unfortunately many women aren’t undergoing genetic testing or having screenings because of financial burden or insurance limitations. As a survivor, I am committed to helping women access the information and tests they need to beat this disease.” If you’d like to help them spread their message and help women catch this disease in it’s earliest stages, head on over to their website to donate now.
