The Work of RIBCC

A simple message . . .

a big challenge!

educate

advocate

eradicate

What has RIBCC done?

Who has provided a statewide toll-free Helpline for breast cancer since 1992? RIBCC
Who has provided a multi-media Breast Cancer Resource Center since 1997? RIBCC
Who provides an alternative format breast cancer resource library for women who are visually impaired? RIBCC
Who provides educational programs statewide and support groups? RIBCC
Who provides the only support program for lesbians with cancer in RI? RIBCC
Who provides prescription assistance, legal advocacy and networks treatment costs? RIBCC
Who provides free wigs and prostheses to women who cannot afford them? RIBCC
Who initiated legislation to establish the RI Women’s Cancer Research and Treatment Fund? RIBCC
Who initiated legislation to provide protection from discrimination as a result of genetic tests in Rhode Island? RIBCC
Who stopped out-patient mastectomies in Rhode Island and initiated legislation mandating insurers to provide 48 hours hospitalization? RIBCC
Who initiated legislation mandating insurers to cover reconstructive surgery with parity to the non-cancer breast? RIBCC
Who initiated legislation to provide funds annually to the RI Department of Health for mammograms for uninsured women aged 40-49? RIBCC
Who initiated legislation for the Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Act so uninsured and under insured RI women diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer can be enrolled in Medicaid for their care? RIBCC

There is never a fee for our services. We are an all-volunteer organization. The advocacy work of the Rhode Island Breast Cancer Coalition helps to shape the public policies that affect the lives of women and their families.