Breast Cancer

Pennsylvania State Senator Seeks to Expand Coverage for BRCA Gene Mutation Testing

Pennsylvania State Senator Seeks to Expand Coverage for BRCA Gene Mutation Testing
Pennsylvania state Sen. Kim Ward (L) and Pat Halpin-Murphy, president and founder of the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition, speak about BRCA testing in this undated photo. Courtesy of Sen. Kim Ward
Beth Brelje
Beth Brelje
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A personal experience with breast cancer led Pennsylvania Sen. Kim Ward to write legislation that she hopes other states will adopt.

Senate Bill 8 eliminates all costs associated with breast cancer-related genetic testing and counseling, and breast MRI and ultrasounds for Pennsylvanians with high-risk conditions like dense breast tissue, personal history of breast cancer, family history, genetic predisposition, or prior radiation therapy.

Beth Brelje
Beth Brelje
Reporter
Beth Brelje is a former reporter with The Epoch Times. Ms. Brelje previously worked in radio for 20 years and after moving to print, worked at Pocono Record and Reading Eagle.
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