Self-Advocating During Cancer Treatment: Amanda’s Story

“When you are facing something a little bit off with your body, if there's a lump, if there's nipple discharge, if there's something that just doesn't sit right, trust your instincts,” says Amanda Rice, who founded the non-profit organization Chick Mission.

Rice, who has been diagnosed with cancer three separate times before age 40, founded Chick Mission after her insurance company denied coverage for her fertility preservation. Although she could cover the cost on her own, she knew that wasn’t an option for all women. Chick Mission works to educate women undergoing cancer treatment about their preservation options, as well as improve financial accessibility for these procedures.

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Lauren Smith, MA

Lauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.

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Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP, has more than 15 years of experience as an attending pediatrician. She has worked in a large academic center in an urban city, a small community hospital, a private practice, and an urgent care clinic.

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