Help Improve Access to Custom Breast Prostheses
Learn about efforts to expand access to custom breast prostheses and find ways to make your voice heard.
Why Custom Breast Prostheses Matter
Every woman’s body and recovery experience are different. Custom breast prostheses are individually made to fit a person’s unique shape and can be tailored for fit, appearance and skin tone.
Touching You supports efforts to expand access to these personalized options after mastectomy.
Federal Legislative Resources
The Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act has been proposed to expand Medicare coverage for custom-fabricated breast prostheses following mastectomy.
Explore the earlier proposal and its legislative history on Congress.gov.
Alabama Legislative Resources
Explore Alabama legislation and official bill records related to breast cancer care and insurance coverage.
The Alabama Legislature’s website provides bill text, legislative history and information about state lawmakers.
Your Voice Can Make a Difference
Contact your elected officials to express your support for improved access to custom breast prostheses after mastectomy.
Explain why access matters to you, share only what you feel comfortable sharing, and ask what they are doing to support breast cancer survivors.
Not Sure What to Say?
Copy this sample message and personalize it before sending it to your elected officials.
Dear [Representative or Senator’s Name],
I live in [City, State], and I am writing to ask you to support efforts to expand insurance coverage for custom breast prostheses following mastectomy.
Breast cancer survivors deserve access to options that meet their individual needs. Please support legislation that improves access to custom breast prostheses.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
[Your Name]
[City, State]
A Personal Commitment to Advocacy
Touching You supports efforts to improve access to custom breast prostheses and encourages you to make your voice heard.
Carol R. Cauthen
Breast Cancer Survivor Since 1982
Owner and Founder, Touching You, Inc.