Page 110 2026 PAINT THE PAPER PINK Lincoln Daily News Oct/Nov 2026 • How will I care for my surgical scars (incisions)? • Will I have a drain to let fluid out of the wound? • How much help will I need at home? • Will I do exercises after surgery? When can I start them? • When can I go back to my usual activities like driving and working? Understanding costs and insurance coverage Under the Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act (WHCRA) and other federal laws, most health insurance plans that cover the cost of a mastectomy must also cover breast reconstruction. In the past, some health plans have denied coverage despite these laws. Your surgeon may be able to help you if your insurance plan wants to deny coverage. Ask your insurance company if they will pay for your reconstruction surgery. See if there are any limits on what types of reconstruction they cover, and find out if you have to pay any part of the bill yourself. • Health insurance often pays for most or all of the cost of reconstruction after a mastectomy. • This is not always the case for reconstruction after breast-conserving surgery, such as lumpectomy or partial mastectomy. Help and support from someone who’s been there Support and guidance are available to help you understand your reconstruction options and cope with the changes you're going through. Talking with your healthcare team is a good place to start. If you’d like to connect with someone who had a similar type of reconstruction, you can download the ACS CARES app. https:// www.cancer.org/support-programs-andservices/acs-cares.html Through ACS CARES, you can choose to be matched with a breast cancer survivor who is trained to support others. They will share their experience, offer advice, and suggest helpful resources as you consider or go through reconstruction. Taken from the American Cancer Society website
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