Early Detection and limitations of Mammography in Dense Breasts

Don’t wait NOT to be told, ASK  – Do I have Dense Breasts and if the answer is YES then you may need to add Ultrasound and Mri to your breast screening regime. Despite decades of mammography screening, breast cancer remains one of the major causes of cancer deaths in women. Research concludes that early … More Early Detection and limitations of Mammography in Dense Breasts

Make that appointment today – don’t delay

Dense Breasts Canada posted this heart breaking story written by Sharon McNeill Please read Sharon’s story and share it with friends. It may prompt you or someone you know into making a life saving appointment for breast screening. ‘Embarrassed to Death’ by Sharon Mc Neill  Our gratitude to you Sharon for the courage and honesty … More Make that appointment today – don’t delay

Dear Minister for Health-reply on #breastdensity

This is a recent response from the Office of the Minister for Health, Simon Harris. The Minister for Health, Simon Harris, T.D., has asked me to thank you for your recent letter concerning breast cancer, and specifically the issue of breast density. BreastCheck, the National Breast Screening Programme, operates in line with screening protocols which … More Dear Minister for Health-reply on #breastdensity

Sloan Kettering cancer experts #breastdensity

The impact of a woman’s breast density may have an impact on her life and not just her mammogram. Memorial Sloan Kettering cancer centre  experts explain breast density Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center — the world’s oldest and largest private cancer center — has devoted more than 130 years to exceptional patient care, innovative research, … More Sloan Kettering cancer experts #breastdensity