Author: Being Dense

I am a Patient advocate from Ireland. Beingdense.com is about Breast Density and the relevance of Supplemental Breast Screening Ultrasound / MRI for women with Dense Breasts. Breast Density is a predominant risk factor for Breast Cancer. Currently Women are not routinely informed about their Breast Density when they participate in Breast Cancer Mammogram Screening.

Your Density Matters

April 20, 2021

When you’ve asked about your Breast Density, what answer have you been given? This morning I was in conversation with a woman who had just been for her Mammogram. She had asked if she could have her Breast Density information and she was asked “why” followed by “we don’t do that here” Why do we … More Your Density Matters

Strong Influencer for Breast Cancer kept under wraps!

April 6, 2021

Building awareness and influencing change is what http://www.Beingdense.com is about. When a woman goes for her Mammogram her hopes are pinned on the result being clear. Few women realise that their Mammogram determines another important result, one that is not routinely given to them – their level of Breast Density. “A Stronger Influencer for Breast … More Strong Influencer for Breast Cancer kept under wraps!

Crossing the Bridge

February 21, 2021

Sometimes I wake up and think to myself how did I ever end up here. Now, I’m not talking about – how did I ever get Breast Cancer because let’s face it, that can happen to any of us. No, I’m talking about how did I ever end up so deeply and passionately involved with … More Crossing the Bridge

A Vested Interest

January 23, 2021

This week a good friend asked me why I continue to engage with and tell my story. “Is it not a constant reminder of what happened, does it not bring up bad memories and feelings?” We chatted away about it for some time.  I thought about it for quite some time after too.  It would be … More A Vested Interest

Social Spotlight: Siobhán Freeney

November 2, 2020

Originally posted on Health Care Social Media:
https://beingdense.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/unnamed-1.jpg   This month’s social spotlight is shining on Siobhán Freeney – a tireless advocate for lobular breast cancer and the associated breast cancer risk with breast density.  Hi Siobhán, I’d like to start off by asking you to share with us your path to patient advocacy. What…