My Action Plan

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You deserve help. Let's find it together.

Whether you need help with testing costs, active treatment, living expenses, or life after treatment — this free tool finds every program in Maryland that fits your situation.

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You don't have to figure this out alone

We'll ask you about where you are in your journey, what you need, and how urgently — then show you a personalized action plan and every matched program, in order.

At the end, you'll get a summary you can save, print, share with a care team, or text to yourself.

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Answer ~11 questions
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Get your action plan
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See every matched program
🔒 Your answers stay on your device. Nothing is stored or shared unless you choose to send yourself a copy.
About you
What's your first name?
We'll use this to personalize your results. It stays on your device.
Your journey
Where are you right now in your breast cancer journey?
This shapes everything we show you. There are no wrong answers.
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I need help with testing costs
I've found a lump or have symptoms and need a mammogram, ultrasound, or biopsy — I haven't received a diagnosis yet, or I need help covering screening costs.
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I have a confirmed diagnosis and am in or beginning treatment
I've been diagnosed with breast cancer and am currently in treatment, about to begin, or recently diagnosed and planning next steps.
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I completed treatment and am in remission
I finished active treatment within the last 3 years and may still need help with follow-up costs, living expenses, or support services.
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I'm a caregiver — someone I love was diagnosed
My wife, sister, mother, friend, or someone close to me was just diagnosed. I want to help find every resource available and understand what I can do right now.
About the person you're supporting
What is your relationship to the person diagnosed?
This helps us personalize the language and the caregiver tips throughout your results.
Spouse or partner
Parent, sibling, or other family member
Close friend or chosen family
Colleague, neighbor, or community member
Location
Which county do you live in?
Some programs are available only to Prince George's County residents. This helps us flag those.
Prince George's County
Capitol Heights, Landover, Hyattsville, Bowie, and surrounding areas
Another Maryland county
Montgomery, Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Howard, or other
Insurance
What is the current health insurance situation?
This determines which programs apply.
No health insurance
Several programs specifically exist to cover costs without insurance
Has insurance but it doesn't cover enough
High deductibles, copays, or gaps in coverage
Has insurance with decent coverage
Still need help with copays, living expenses, or other costs
On Medicaid or Maryland Medical Assistance
Financial situation
What is the approximate annual household income?
For 2026, 250% FPL for a single person is ~$38,000/year. 300% FPL is ~$45,500/year.
Under $38,000/year
Below 250% FPL — qualifies for most programs
$38,000 – $45,500/year
250%–300% FPL — qualifies for most programs
Above $45,500/year
Some programs still apply
Not sure — show all options
Diagnosis
What stage is the breast cancer diagnosis?
Some programs have stage requirements. If not sure, choose "Not sure."
Stage 0, 1, 2, or 3
Early to locally advanced breast cancer
Stage 4 (metastatic)
Cancer has spread to other parts of the body
Not sure / awaiting full staging
Diagnosis
Do you know the breast cancer subtype?
One program specifically supports Triple Negative Breast Cancer patients.
Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC)
Other subtype or not sure yet
HER2+, hormone receptor positive, or unknown
What you need most
What are you most struggling to cover right now?
Select everything that applies. This helps us prioritize your action steps.
Medical bills and treatment costs
Prescriptions and medications
Insurance copays and deductibles
Rent or mortgage payments
Utilities (electric, gas, water, phone, internet)
Transportation to appointments
Food and groceries
Lost income — can't work during treatment
Home cleaning — can't keep up with housework
Urgency
How urgently do you need assistance?
This reorders your results so the most time-sensitive programs come first.
🚨 I need help this week
Facing eviction, utility shutoff, inability to afford treatment this week, or another immediate crisis
📅 I need help this month
Struggling with costs but not in immediate crisis — looking for relief within the next few weeks
🗓️ I'm planning ahead
Just diagnosed or starting treatment soon — want to understand every option available before I need them
Employment & income protection
Is the patient currently employed by an employer?
This unlocks information about FMLA, disability benefits, COBRA, and ADA rights — protections many patients lose simply because no one explains them. If self-employed or an entrepreneur, select No.
Yes — employed by a company or organization
Full-time or part-time employee
No — self-employed, entrepreneur, contractor, or not working
Select this if you run your own business or work independently
Not sure / complicated situation
Additional programs
Does the patient identify as a Black woman?
Sisters Network Inc. has a program specifically for Black women with breast cancer. You can skip this if you prefer.
Yes
No
Prefer not to say
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Program details verified June 2026. This tool does not store any personal information. Built with care in the DC metro area.