Need Help?
We will give financial assistance to breast cancer survivors, provided the applicant meets the following criteria in Cameron or Calcasieu Parish!
Last 12 Months
If your diagnosis of breast cancer has been made within the last 12 months prior to your application, the West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital Foundation may be able to assist with the following:
- Medical expenses related to breast cancer that is deemed necessary by a physician (including genetic testing and screening mammograms)
- Bras, prostheses, wigs, scarves, and other headwear
- Lymphedema sleeves – (a signed prescription from your treating physician is required)
You must provide us with: completed application SIGNED by your physician, date of diagnosis and type of diagnosis, copies of valid expenses. Payments may be made directly to the provider and not to the breast cancer survivor.
13 months –
60 months
If your diagnosis of breast cancer has been made within 13 months – 60 months prior to submission of your applications, financial assistance may be available for the following:
- Bras
- Prosthesis
- Lymphedema sleeves-requires a signed prescription from the treating doctor ordering the sleeves and/or assistance
You must provide us with: completed application SIGNED by your physician, a doctor’s prescription ordering lymphedema assistance, valid copies of doctor visits and other expenses. Payments may be made directly to the provider and not to the breast cancer survivor.
After 60 months
If you are over the age of 62 with a diagnosis made 5 or more years prior to the submission of your application, financial assistance may be available for the following:
- Bras
- Prosthesis
- Lymphedema sleeves – with a prescription from a doctor and a completed application SIGNED by your physician.
We Provide DIRECT Support
You must provide us with: completed application SIGNED by your physician, a doctor’s prescription ordering lymphedema assistance, valid copies of doctor visits and other expenses. Payments may be made directly to the provider and not to the breast cancer survivor.
Get Support Today!
If you think you may qualify under any of the above criteria, please click on the button below to download and print the financial assistance application. To be considered for assistance, ALL survivors MUST complete an application.