After a Dementia Diagnosis: First Steps for You and Your Family
A dementia diagnosis can feel overwhelming. Here are the first steps experts suggest, from planning early to finding support.
Month: October 2026
Lung Cancer Awareness Month: Free Help to Quit Smoking, Starting Today
It is never too late to quit. Here is the free help available by phone, text, and through your care team and Medicare.
Men Get Breast Cancer Too: Signs, Risks, and When to Get Checked
Breast cancer in men is rare but real. Learn the signs, who is at higher risk, and why getting a change checked fast matters.
Can’t Afford a Mammogram? Free Screening Programs and Help Paying for Breast Cancer Care
Cost should not stop you from getting checked. Find free or low-cost mammograms and help with breast cancer care costs.
Just Diagnosed With Breast Cancer: Your First Weeks, Your Care Team, and the Questions to Ask
A new breast cancer diagnosis is a lot to take in. Here is how to get organized, build your team, and ask the right questions.
Breast Cancer in the Family? When to Ask About BRCA and Genetic Counseling
Family history can shape your breast cancer risk. Learn the clues, what BRCA means, and when to ask about genetic counseling.
Your Mammogram Letter Says “Dense Breasts.” What Now?
A dense breast notice is not a diagnosis. Here is what the letter means and the questions to ask your clinician.
Health Literacy Month: How to Read Your Test Results and Records
Your rights to your health records, how to read a lab report, and what to ask your care team about results.
Applying for VA Health Care: What Veterans Need to Know
Who may qualify for VA health care, what papers to gather, the ways to apply, and what happens after you apply.
No Ride to Your Appointment? Where to Find Transportation Help
How Medicaid, Medicare, and community programs may help you get rides to medical appointments, plus questions to ask.