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helpfightcancer - 17 Feb 2008 18:19 GMT

I have a history of people with breast cancer in my family. My
grandmother died of breast cancer at the age of 52, my mother and my
two sisters are both survivors.So far I am the lucky one and I decided
to try to make a difference for the women in need for Mamogramms and
can't afford it. I started an organization that is helping women in
need to receive free mamogramms so they can get early detection.We
ask every member of the daughterofmomswithbreastcancer group to visit
our website by clicking on the link below and click on our sponsors to
help raise money.
www.unifiedcharity.com.
every time you click on our sponsor links or do a search through
google on our website, money is being raised and contributed to the
breast cancer foundation. please help us make a difference. It's only
a few clicks away...
thank you.
karine.

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Paul T. Holland - 17 Feb 2008 20:06 GMT

posted from 72.28.216.139 - atlanticbb.net, miami node

nym/addy has no posting history

while this MAY be legit, there isn't any way to confirm the bone fides:

site registered "myprivateregistration.com" i.e. - anonymously
site has NO direct contact information re street address, phone number,
or other contact info
site and 'unified charity llc' does NOT appear on bbb list, guidestar
list etc.
org does not appear on charitywatch.org list
site does not show a federal or state id number

giving the benefit of the doubt, 'helpfightcancer' still needs to
address the serious lack of information available of: who, what, when,
where...

> I have a history of people with breast cancer in my family. My
> grandmother died of breast cancer at the age of 52, my mother and my
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> thank you.
> karine.

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J - 17 Feb 2008 22:17 GMT

> I have a history of people with breast cancer in my family. My
> grandmother died of breast cancer at the age of 52, my mother and my
[quoted text clipped - 5 lines]
> our website by clicking on the link below and click on our sponsors to
> help raise money.

http://cms.komen.org/komen/AboutBreastCancer/EarlyDetectionScreening/EDS3-3-1

Low-cost and free mammography

Most insurance companies cover the cost of mammograms. In addition, in
many areas of the country, low-cost or free mammograms are provided as
part of the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program
http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/nbccedp/
or through community organizations, such as the YWCA. In October each
year, during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, many radiology facilities
offer mammography at reduced rates. To find out how to get a low-cost or
free mammogram or to find a certified radiology center in your area, call
Susan G. Komen for the Cures Breast Care Helpline at 1-800 I'M AWARE
(1-800-462-9273). You can also visit the FDA website
(http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/mammography/certified.html) to search a list of
certified radiology centers.

http://www.cms.hhs.gov/Mammography/
What Medicare Covers:

* All women with Medicare ages 40 and older are eligible to receive a
screening mammogram every 12 months. Medicare also covers digital
technologies for screening mammograms.
* Medicare pays for one baseline mammogram for women with Medicare
between ages 35 and 39.
* A doctor's prescription or referral is not necessary for Medicare
payment of screening mammograms.
* There is no Part B deductible, but a 20% coinsurance or co-payment
applies.

http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/nbccedp/
CDC's National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program
(NBCCEDP) provides access to critical breast and cervical cancer screening
services for underserved women in the United States.
Meeting the Mammography Screening Needs of Underserved Women

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