HHSC Offers Resources for Breast Reconstruction Advocacy and Education Day

March 21 marks Breast Reconstruction Advocacy and Education Day in Texas. Designated by the Texas Legislature in 2017, the day honors those affected by breast cancer and highlights recovery options for survivors.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosis for women in Texas. In 2024, an estimated 21,083 women in the state were diagnosed with breast cancer, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services (PDF).

Through its Breast and Cervical Cancer Services program, HHSC provides funding to clinics throughout Texas that provide screening and diagnostic services for women.

Women with a low income and no insurance who have been diagnosed with breast cancer may be eligible for the Medicaid for Breast and Cervical Cancer program. The program covers cancer treatments and breast reconstruction for eligible women.

For more information or to find a clinic near you, visit the Healthy Texas Women website.