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Breast Cancer Resource Guide
Navigating a breast cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. Use our resource guide to find support.
Sep 24, 2024
Sep 24, 2024
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Michelle Sabia has a passion for health equity and has dedicated her career to supporting underserved populations through education, direct service programming and advocacy. She is certified in public health and received her master's in public health from George Washington University. She brings over a decade of experience in healthcare nonprofits and healthcare delivery settings to her role at HealthyWomen where she specializes in education programs for military healthcare providers and active-duty servicewomen. Most recently, Michelle managed federal payment programs and community health initiatives at a local health system in Washington state. Her proudest accomplishment was designing and implementing a social determinants of health program to address the social needs of patients in clinical settings.
Michelle's professional passions bleed into her volunteer work where she serves on the board of directors of the Neighborhood Clinic Tacoma, a free clinic serving those who can't access or afford healthcare services.
Though she currently resides in Washington and loves the unique natural beauty of the area, Michelle was born and raised in the Northeast and is quick to tell you that her heart will always be in New York. In her free time, she and her husband enjoy raising backyard chickens, hiking, cooking and traveling. They look forward to welcoming their first child in Spring of 2022.
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Navigating a breast cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. Use our resource guide to find support.
Breast cancer can affect all aspects of your life. And knowing where to turn for help can be difficult. We’ve put together a list of resources to help you get started.
HealthyWomen offers these resources for information purposes only. We do not endorse or recommend these websites specifically. Always be sure to do your own research and find support that works for you. In addition, be sure to talk with your healthcare provider about breast cancer and your personal treatment plan.
Talk to your healthcare team to see if your treatment facility provides any financial assistance or resources. A social worker may also be able to help you navigate financial resources. Some pharmaceutical companies also offer rebates or other financial assistance for patients who are taking their medications.
These organizations may also be able to help:
CancerCare – Financial Assistance Program
Patient Advocate Foundation – Metastatic Breast Cancer Financial Aid Fund
Advanced Breast Cancer Support Group Finder
American Cancer Society Helpline (1-800-227-2345)
American Psychosocial Oncology Society Helpline (1-866-276-7443)
Cancer Support Community Helpline (1-888-793-9355)
National Alliance on Mental Illness Tips to Find a Mental Health Professional
This educational resource was created with support from Daiichi Sankyo, Hologic and Merck.