French Senate Unanimously Approves Breast Cancer Care Bill

The legislation aims to alleviate financial burdens on patients by ensuring comprehensive coverage for specific breast cancer-related treatments.

The French Senate has voted unanimously to support a bill that guarantees complete coverage for certain breast cancer treatments, addressing significant out-of-pocket expenses faced by patients.
The proposed law focuses on covering costs for essential items like breast prostheses, specialized undergarments, and supportive therapies such as adapted physical activities.
While the bill was widely supported, amendments removed provisions that would have exempted patients from standard medical fees, following concerns about healthcare equity.
A new funding mechanism is proposed, introducing a specific allowance for non-reimbursed accessories and cosmetics, aiming to ease the financial strain on patients.
The bill, having passed both the National Assembly and the Senate, will return to the Assembly for further review and potential amendments.