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Breast cancer on the rise in young woman. Another reason to thank Obama for the ACA (Original Post) bigdarryl Sep 2013 OP
Ah - enlightenment Sep 2013 #1
The mammograms are not free. former9thward Sep 2013 #2
And per the article nary a mention of environmental causes. Lars39 Sep 2013 #3
environmental, dietary, cosmetically Voice for Peace Sep 2013 #4

enlightenment

(8,830 posts)
1. Ah -
Fri Sep 27, 2013, 11:28 AM
Sep 2013

and after they are diagnosed, will they be able to afford the deductibles, co-pays, and cost-sharing to treat their cancer?

I hope so.

former9thward

(31,981 posts)
2. The mammograms are not free.
Fri Sep 27, 2013, 11:31 AM
Sep 2013

Insurance companies simply price that into the monthly premium you pay. You don't have to pay a co-pay but that does not mean they are 'free'. The more important question is why are breast cancer rates on the rise in young women. What has changed?

Lars39

(26,109 posts)
3. And per the article nary a mention of environmental causes.
Fri Sep 27, 2013, 11:43 AM
Sep 2013

And a non-sourced accusation against birh control.

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