Turning Financial Fear Into Hope for Women in Treatment with Molly MacDonald

14 Oct 2025 • 28 min • EN
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we’re spotlighting a critical—but often overlooked—piece of the journey: financial toxicity. Katana welcomes Molly MacDonald, co-founder & CEO of The Pink Fund and Editor-in-Chief of Breast Cancer Wellness Magazine. After her own diagnosis upended her livelihood, Molly built a national nonprofit that has paid nearly $11 million in non-medical bills for patients in active treatment—housing, transportation, utilities, and insurance—so they can stay on therapy and focus on healing. We also explore the magazine’s mission to educate, inspire, and deliver hope; the SurThrivor™ mindset; and community-powered fundraising like Dancing with the Survivors.  You’ll learn:What “financial toxicity” looks like—and practical ways to prevent treatment disruptionHow The Pink Fund’s 90-day “financial bridge” works (what’s covered & who qualifies)Why education and mindset (via Breast Cancer Wellness Magazine) are essential to survivorshipResources & links: The Pink Fund (apply, donate, become an ambassador): https://pinkfund.org Subscribe free to Breast Cancer Wellness Magazine: https://pinkfund.org 

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