My Density Matters

Early detection matters! Learn your #breastdensity and advocate for the screening you need to ensure that breast cancer can be found early while still curable. Learn more about your options - https://lnkd.in/e_ZzSBQ #mydensitymatters #checkyourchart #earlydetection

Register for this exciting virtual kickoff webinar now. My Density Matters is thrilled to be part of the core leadership of a coalition of advocates, experts, and leaders on a mission to ensure access to effective, accurate breast cancer early-detection screening for ALL women - called the Breast Cancer Early Detection Coalition. Follow us here on LinkedIn. The coalition is launching a grassroots mobilization effort to educate Members of Congress on #earlydetection and ways to increase access to screening tools through legislation, such as the bipartisan Find It Early Act. We will share information on why we were created, what we plan to do in our advocacy efforts, and how you can get involved. Register now here: https://ow.ly/cweR50U8iBz #mydensitymatters #checkyourchart #earlydetectionsaveslives

"My entire world shattered that day- all I can think of is my poor little babies, they need their Mommy. I am one year out from my double mastectomy, and I would never let a friend or loved one wait even a day for further imaging. Dense breasts need more imaging- end of story." - Dania Francis Dania's story matters. Read Dania's story. https://lnkd.in/gfJNq2kb #mystorymatters #mydensitymatters #checkyourchart

A big thank you to Sanfilippo Foundation for welcoming My Density Matters this past Saturday morning! Our guests were absolutely captivated by all the amazing antiquities and the wonderful stories behind them. #mydensitymatters #checkyourchart #mystorymatters

Sheila's story matters. Sheila is sharing her story so that it doesn't become your story. Empower yourself to know your breast density. If you have dense breasts don't stop until your physician is confident that you've had the proper screening. Be sure that if you have cancer it is found early while still curable. Sheila Ann Mikhail #mystorymatters #checkyourchart #mystorymatters

We are proud to announce that our intern Valentina, in collaboration with ?Susan LePlae Miller, has contributed her skills to our Check Your Chart initiative. To view their work, please text Check Your Chart to: 211-411 (standard message and data rates may apply). For more information about the Lynne Youston Memorial Internship Fund, visit: https://lnkd.in/gDUG3Zqg. #mydensitymatters #checkyourchart

Let's all support the American College of Radiology today! They are asking their members to mobilize by contacting their national Congressperson and Senators - urging them to pass 3 key critical pieces of legislation by the end of the year. One of those key pieces is the Find It Early Act which calls for full insurance coverage with no cost sharing for essential additional screening for women with #densebreasts. What we've all been wanting for so long! Let's all rally and help make it happen! You want to help but are not sure how? Here is a quick and easy way: https://lnkd.in/gTU6Y5pU https://lnkd.in/gG2RSVTT

Bravo! Thank you AdvaMed for advocating for essential additional screening for those on Medicare with #densebreasts. Cost, lack of insurance coverage, is such a huge barrier for women needing additional imaging to find their #breastcancer early. #mydensitymatters #checkyourchart https://lnkd.in/eGNwA2Ud

Kathy's story matters. (And we are so glad you found it early!!) "I had gone for my annual screening mammogram. I was given the news that it was fine. At that time, the radiologist’s assistant told me that due to dense breasts, I qualified for a study involving a mammogram with contrast solution. Subsequently biopsy indeed showed a small (1cm) tumor. I can’t help but think how so many of us with dense breasts are given the all clear following a traditional mammogram." - Kathy Read Kathy's full story https://lnkd.in/gfJNq2kb #mydensitymatters #checkyourchart #mystorymatters

Great summary here in the The Radiology Review by Dr. Matthew Covington. An excerpt is below, but the whole short article is worth a read! ----- The ACR - American College of Radiology Appropriate Use Criteria have just made notable advancements in their recommendations for supplemental breast cancer screening beyond traditional mammography for those with dense breast tissue. Among the key updates, two stand out: For individuals with extremely dense breast tissue and an average lifetime risk of breast cancer, both abbreviated and full protocol contrast-enhanced breast MRI are now classified as “usually appropriate” for supplemental screening. Those with heterogeneously dense breast tissue at intermediate lifetime risk are now also candidates for MRI screening with a “usually appropriate” rating. ----- Slowly but surely we make progress toward the achievement of our vision - a world where #breastdensity no longer hinders the early detection of #breastcancer. #mydensitymatters #checkyourchart https://ow.ly/ni1A50TYTPA