Breast Density presents a dual risk for Women who have Dense Breasts. 1. The sensitivity of Mammograms to detect Breast Cancer in Dense Breasts is significantly reducing. 2. Dense Breasts carry an independent increased risk of developing Breast Cancer. “Stop sending mixed messages, stop playing with our lives. All we’re asking for is access to … More SEEN but NOT SHARED
I started a Petition for Standardised Breast Density Notification for all Women who have a Mammogram. We have 3,340 names on it so far. We would love support from Women’s Groups, Sports and Community Organisations You can easily sign here ⬇️ https://chng.it/cx5h22Bkzz Please read why this is important …… There are 4 categories of Breast … More Secrets of Breast Cancer Mammogram Screening
Changing the narrative around Breast Cancer Screening and Imaging … More The Patient Effect
For 6 years we’ve been sharing the Story of A Woman whose Breast Cancer was missed on her Mammograms over multiple years and on several consecutive Screening Mammograms We know of course that it’s not just the story ofONE WOMAN but it is in fact the story of HUNDREDS of Women We’re asking you AGAIN … More One Woman not Just One Story
Women with Dense Breasts should have more-than-a-mammogram Screening MRI or Ultrasound … More 96% Respondents Vote YES for Breast Density Notification
EU Recommendations “All Mammography facilities should inform women of their individual Category of Breast Density” #EUSOBI March 2022 … More Ask about your Density
I’m currently away on a Family Holiday and much needed recuperation after my Prophylactic Mastectomy and other health complications. Yesterday The Health Service Executive issued a Publication in relation to Breast Cancer Risk Factors. I’ve been asked to comment, but this week is not the time for me to do major work on this. I … More HSE Publication Acknowledges Breast Density as a Risk Factor in Breast Cancer Screening
“EUSOBI thus calls on all providers of mammography screening to share density information with the women being screened.”
… More Radiology Partners urged to adopt European Recommendations in Breast Screening 🇪🇺
This is moving in the right direction and it’s great to share with you all – although it’s not enough – it’s a start and recognition of the fact that Breast Density affects the reliability of Screening Mammograms Important to know that there’s NEW EUROPEAN GUIDELINES on Breast Cancer Screening UPDATE from The 🇪🇺 European … More Update to European Guidelines for Breast Screening
I just want to highlight some of the ILC Advocacy work that I’ve been involved closely with this year so far as Patient Advocate with http://www.Lobularireland.com and http://www.elbcc.org A real highlight has been our association with the recently published paper How Researchers, Clinicians and Patient Advocates Can Accelerate Lobular Breast Cancer As founder member of Lobular Ireland … More Mid Summer Up Date #LivingWithLobular
