AUSTIN, Texas – October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and this year\u2019s event marks a major shift in women being able to access the health care they need.<\/p>\n
Under the Affordable Care Act, women cannot be denied coverage because of a preexisting condition and out of pocket costs are restricted.
\nThe law also requires that preventive services be covered, such as annual mammograms for women starting at age 40, says Latina Starling, a volunteer for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network in Texas.<\/p>\n
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The Affordable Care Act is expected to help more women in the fight against breast cancer. Photo: Army Medicine<\/p><\/div>\n
\u201cThose provisions that are in the health care law, get them to be really accessible to the cancer patients now,\u201d she explains, \u201cbecause for those women who are under-insured or uninsured, those provisions of the health care law is going to be able to have women get the preventive measures and also the health care.\u201d<\/p>\n
Enrollment for plans under the health care exchange is underway, with policies to take effect Jan. 1.<\/p>\n
In addition to being a volunteer, Starling is also a survivor. She was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer at age 29, while active in the U.S. military.
\nFour years later, she\u2019s in remission, happy and healthy, and advises other women to be proactive about their care.<\/p>\n
\u201cYour gut feeling tells you, \u2018OK, something is wrong,\u2019\u201d she says. \u201cAnd don\u2019t be afraid. If you don\u2019t have insurance, turn to the American Cancer Society – they have programs for you to get that mammogram. So, don\u2019t be afraid. Listen to your body and be your own best advocate.\u201d
\nThere will be approximately 15,000 new cases of breast cancer diagnosed in Texas this year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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