Assistance for Medical and Genetic Testing

The Federal Government subsidizes thousands of primary health clinics across the United States, known as HRSA Clinics.  These are listed with each individual state.  The thought is, if one does not have the financial means to obtain necessary screenings and treatment, these resources are always available.

 

The process would be to personally see a primary care provider at one of these facilities, advise him/her of the high risk to Lynch syndrome by providing evidence of a family history of Lynch cancers or evidence of a direct relationship with a family member with a diagnosed Lynch syndrome mutation and have him/her prescribe genetic counseling and testing for Lynch syndrome, or provide evidence of possessing a Lynch syndrome mutation and requesting the general practitioner refer you to a facility for ordered surveillance testing.

 

As well, the NCI finances hospital cancer programs throughout the United States.  These NCI hospitals and facilities are also listed beneath each state in which they are located, as they provide low cost/no cost health care for those who are in need and who are eligible.