Most diagnostic services are covered through the program. Additional support to help pay for services that are not covered are made possible through fundraising events such as the LI Ducks Breast Cancer Awareness Event and The WALK For Women Breast Cancer Fund.
What if I am diagnosed with cancer?
The patient navigator will stay by your side and provide you with many community resources available to help you during your treatment.
How will I pay for treatment, if I am diagnosed with cancer?
The Medicaid Cancer Treatment Program (MCTP) covers treatment for breast, cervical, colorectal and prostate cancer for eligible men and women. Full Medicaid coverage is available throughout the treatment period.
What if I am not eligible for the MCTP?
The patient navigator will help you negotiate reduced fees for services and apply for financial assistance programs.
What if my test results are abnormal?
The Cancer Services Program will follow you through the entire process and assign a patient navigator to help guide you.
What is a patient navigator?
A patient navigator is a nurse who can help patients with abnormal test results overcome barriers to care. Some of these barriers are:
- Financial
- Transportation
- Language
- Complex health care systems
- Fear
Colorectal cancer almost always starts with a polyp. Testing can save lives by finding polyps, before they become cancerous. If precancerous polyps are removed, colorectal cancer can be prevented.
Why should you get screened for breast cancer?
A mammogram can find cancer when it’s very small and often before it can be felt. When found in it’s earliest stage the chance for successful treatment is greatest.
Why should you get screened for cervical cancer?
Cervical cancer is preventable with regular screenings and follow ups. The Pap test can find changes in the cervix than can be treated before they become cancerous. Women who haven’t had a Pap test in more than five years or have never had a Pap test are at increased risk.
