2025 in Review: A Year of Growth

by Gateway to Hope | Feb 24, 2026 | Mission in Action

Gateway to Hope is excited to share that 2025 was a year of unprecedented growth for the organization. By expanding our reach across the state of Missouri and beyond, we are ensuring more women can access the essential breast health services they need. Sustaining...

What is RECA, and why does it matter to someone who has had breast cancer?

by Gateway to Hope | Nov 21, 2025 | Support Beyond Medicine

What is RECA? RECA stands for the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act. This federal law provides a one-time payment (and in some cases, assistance with medical expenses) to individuals who developed certain illnesses after exposure to radiation from nuclear weapons...

A note about food insecurity & breast cancer care

by Gateway to Hope | Nov 3, 2025 | Support Beyond Medicine

Dear Friends and Supporters, If you’ve been following the latest headlines, you will know that SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits are currently in peril due to the government shutdown. I wanted to take a minute to explain why this issue...

Dr. Amanda Harrell: Breast cancer doesn’t wait

by Gateway to Hope | Oct 31, 2025 | Navigating Breast Health

Every October, pink ribbons bloom across Missouri. They’re on lapels, storefronts, football fields and social media feeds, spreading awareness of a disease that is already so devastatingly prevalent that it affects 1 in every 8 women. It’s a symbol of solidarity, a...

Breast Cancer and Screening Capacity in St. Louis City & County

by Gateway to Hope | Oct 17, 2025 | Research & Advocacy

On October 26, Gateway to Hope presented the preliminary findings of a large research project designed to uncover — and address with urgency — the root causes of breast healthcare disparities in the St. Louis region and beyond. The project, funded by Missouri...