Right now, Connecticut is the only state which mandates the communication of breast density information to the patient. This mandate became law i 2009. In 2004, I was informed that I had dense breast tissue - this was after I was diagnosed with an advanced stage cancer after a decade of "normal" mammograms. I was outraged that this information was kept from me and others. I pledged to ensure that no other woman would suffer the tragedy of an advanced stage diagnosis because of dense breast tissue. I started Are You Dense, Inc. htttp://www.areyoudense.org and am working with women in other states to enact legislation so that all women know of their breast density and have access to reliable screening tools to find cancer early when it is most treatable and survival is highest. Right now, we have pending bills in Florida, New York, Texas and are working with women in California, Kansas, Missouri and Massachussets.
All women need to get a copy of the report of their breasts that is generated by the radiologist - which will contain information about their breast density. Women then need to have a conversation with their health care provider about supplementing their mammogram with another screening tool if they have dense breast tissue.
Know your breast density as it is a matter of life.
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Right now, Connecticut is the only state which mandates the communication of breast density information to the patient. This mandate became law i 2009. In 2004, I was informed that I had dense breast tissue - this was after I was diagnosed with an advanced stage cancer after a decade of "normal" mammograms. I was outraged that this information was kept from me and others. I pledged to ensure that no other woman would suffer the tragedy of an advanced stage diagnosis because of dense breast tissue. I started Are You Dense, Inc. htttp://www.areyoudense.org and am working with women in other states to enact legislation so that all women know of their breast density and have access to reliable screening tools to find cancer early when it is most treatable and survival is highest. Right now, we have pending bills in Florida, New York, Texas and are working with women in California, Kansas, Missouri and Massachussets.
February 14, 2011 - 6:34amAll women need to get a copy of the report of their breasts that is generated by the radiologist - which will contain information about their breast density. Women then need to have a conversation with their health care provider about supplementing their mammogram with another screening tool if they have dense breast tissue.
Know your breast density as it is a matter of life.
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