French Law to Improve Breast Cancer Care Unanimously Approved by Parliament

The new legislation aims to reduce financial burdens for patients and enhance access to critical treatments and support services.

The French National Assembly unanimously passed a law to improve the affordability and accessibility of breast cancer care, addressing high out-of-pocket costs faced by patients.
Key measures include full coverage for breast prostheses, medical areola tattoos, specialized bras, and a new allowance for non-reimbursed medical products like creams and nail treatments.
The law also provides funding for psychological support, nutrition counseling, and physical activity sessions for patients undergoing treatment.
Caps on medical fees for breast reconstruction surgeries after mastectomies will be introduced to combat financial barriers that prevent 15% of women from accessing these procedures.
The government announced plans to expand breast cancer screening campaigns, lowering the eligible age range to detect and treat cancers earlier.