Resources and Relief for Connecticut Breast Cancer Patients Ages 18-49
Our mission is to help young women diagnosed with breast cancer identify and utilize the resources needed to successfully access and sustain treatment, and to support them through the continuum of treatment.
Connecticut Coalition of Breast Cancer Oncologists
Our goal is to work with breast cancer oncologists and experts within the field of healthcare disparities across the state, to define the issues and challenges on multiple levels that lead to disparities and inequities in care and outcomes for breast cancer patients from 18-49.
We will work together to take the necessary steps to ensure this patient population all across the state is equipped with the resources needed to access treatment and achieve favorable outcomes.
Determine The Greatest Issues Young Breast Cancer Patients Face
Psychosocial
Financial (Rent/Mortgage/Groceries/Utilities)
Fertility
Insurance
Transportation
Childcare
Doctor/Patient Communication Challenges
Personalized Resource Ambassador
Through the coalition, Infinite Strength will support a dedicated personalized resource ambassador who will partner with existing resources within institutions, but would harness all the resources available throughout the state and connect this patient population with the appropriate ones to meet their needs. This will include...
Transportation/Childcare/Career Related and Legal Resources
Helping patients gain quicker access to services offered by CT FoodShare, Columbus House and Affordable Housing by utilizing our existing relationships
Immediate Short-Term Direct Financial Assistance for rent/mortgage, transportation and childcare through our Basic Needs Grant Program
Why Infinite Strength?
Healthcare is more than what happens inside the walls of a hospital or clinic. What happens in the home, the social services patients can (or cannot) access and the social determinants of health all shape patient wellness.
Infinite Strength in a unique position, because we have already established ourselves as a trusted resource to patients and healthcare organizations. Since we are our own entity and not associated with any one healthcare organization, we have proven time and again that our response times are much quicker than those at large healthcare institutions. Our Ambassador will interface with hospital Navigators and SWs and will promote synergy. This will create a network of helpers.
Together, we will empower young, marginalized breast cancer patients by removing barriers in gaining access to treatment and care.
