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Did you know that your plan provides benefits for these mastectomy-related services? It's required by the Women's Health and Cancer Rights act of 1998. If you receive coverage for a mastectomy and elect breast reconstruction in connection with the mastectomy, then benefits are also provided for:
These services will be burnished in a manner determined in consultation with you and your attending physician. If you have any questions or need more information, please call the phone number on your insurance card. --- POST-SURGICAL BREAST FORMS by Ingrid Frank, C.P. BE SELECTIVE! YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO SAFE, QUALITY PRODUCTS AFTER BREAST SURGERY. Today, there is a new generation of breast forms available that give women self-confidence and fashion freedom. Today's products look, feel, and move naturally. These specially made forms even warm to your body's temperature for extra comfort. Many companies "fit" post-surgical breast forms, but only one has the profession background, experience, sensitivity and understanding of Ingrid Frank Prosthetics, Inc. Through continuing education we stay in touch with current surgical trends and therefore can offer a full line of state-of-the-art products to meet any special needs. You will be custom fitted and measured and we will do our very best to match your individual requirements with the highest-quality product available. ********************************************** WE WILL TRY TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS. We are committed to helping you select a breast form that is as close to your own as possible. WE OFFER PRIVATE PERSONALIZED FITTINGS ONLY BY APPOINTMENT ********************************************** You will be evaluated, measured, and fitted by Mrs. Ingrid Frank, C.P., a "Certified Mastectomy Fitter" who is a longstanding member in good standing of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association, and has been "board certified" in Prosthetics since 1977. For more information...answers to
your questions...or to schedule an appointment F.Y.I. ********************************************** Links and Support ResourcesThe Breast Care Site is an educational website created to help breast cancer survivors reclaim a positive body image and a healthy lifestyle. The American Cancer Society (1-800-ACS-2345) The Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization (1-800-221-2141) The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation (1-800-I'm Aware) NCCS: The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship NBCC: The National Breast Cancer Coalition (1-202-296-7477) The Cansurmount program is available to cancer patients and family members dealing with a cancer experience, other than breast cancer. Volunteers with the CanSurmount Program include both cancer survivors, and family who have supported someone through a cancer experience. (Peer Support Assistant at 1-204-786-0616 or toll-free at 1-800-263-6750) |
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