Christina
Join me & Right Action for Women. Help make sure that women can afford the early detection tests that could save their lives. Thank you
via Crowdrise 2 years ago
BENEFITING: Entertainment Industry Foundation
THE STORY:
Today, more than 250,000 women under the age of 40 in the U.S. are breast cancer survivors, and I am lucky to be one of them.
Recently, I underwent genetic testing and learned I have a mutation in the BRCA 1 gene, making me more susceptible to breast and ovarian cancer. My mother is also a breast cancer survivor. A family history of breast or ovarian cancer on either side of a family (Mother's or Father's side) can put someone at higher risk for developing the disease. Because of this, my doctor ordered a variety of screening tests which try to detect cancer in its earliest stages (when it is most treatable). One of these tests was a breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan, and it saved my life.
MRI is one of the breast screening tests recommended by the American Cancer Society for women at increased risk for breast cancer (MRI is not recommended as a screening tool for women at average risk for breast cancer). Unfortunately though, this service is not always covered by insurance and many women across the country cannot afford the high costs of a breast MRI.
The reality is that many women aren't undergoing genetic testing or having screenings because of financial burden or insurance limitations.
I hope through the creation of Right Action for Women we can provide aid to those individuals who are at increased risk for breast cancer and do not have insurance or the financial flexibility to cover the high costs associated with breast screenings.
As a survivor, I am committed to helping women access the information and tests they need to beat this disease.
Please join me and Right Action for Women this holiday. Together we can help give all women a chance to beat this disease.
Join my team and become a fundraiser. Donate and leave the a message about why this is important to you.
Thank you for your support. This is important work and I couldn't do it without you.
Love Christina
Surfrider is a great foundation, here is a donation from a NYC chapter member! -Matthew 2 years ago
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