You’re not Dense but are your breasts?
May 12, 2019
you’re not Dense but are you’re breasts? … More You’re not Dense but are your breasts?
Tag: breast screening
Breast Cancer the Epidemic of our Century
July 22, 2018
I have just read a wonderful article from Professor Jack Cuzick. In it he writes about personalised screening and biological signposts. He refers to Breast Cancer as the Epidemic of our Century. As most of you will know I began http://www.beingdense.com at the start of 2016 following my own diagnosis of Breast Cancer. Breast Density … More Breast Cancer the Epidemic of our Century
Changing Times
June 4, 2018
It is fair to say that there has been a seismic shift with regards to how we access information in relation to our health. Social media platforms have opened up channels of communication, patients have a voice and are being listened to like never before. Women in particular are no longer happy with the paternalistic … More Changing Times
Being Dense under the spotlight
April 1, 2018
While http://www.Beingdense.com continues to advocate for Irish Density inform protocols, we continue with our Global updates and information in relation to Breast Density. Radiological Society of North America RSNA Press Release Breast Cancer Risk Related to Changes in Breast Density as Women Age Released: December 3, 2013 Dr Nick Perry Areas of interest Mammography, breast … More Being Dense under the spotlight
A Whiter Shade of Pale
March 12, 2018
Behind every girl’s favourite song lies an untold story…….. The songs we love become woven into a neural tapestry entwined with the people, seasons, experiences and locations throughout our lifespan. This morning, I was standing in the kitchen when I heard the song ‘Whiter Shade of Pale’ by Procal Harum I hadn’t heard this in years. … More A Whiter Shade of Pale
DENSE TISSUE -DOUBLE WHAMMY
October 21, 2017
Breast Density cannot be felt by touch or self exam. Breast Density can only be assessed and measured by Mammogram. Your radiologist should inform your Dr if you have Dense Breasts, this however is not always passed on to patients. If you have Dense Breasts you need to know. If you have high Breast Density … More DENSE TISSUE -DOUBLE WHAMMY
Watch “Dense Breast Awareness- Stay Informed” on YouTube
September 17, 2017
PLEASE SHARE THIS with at least two women you know 👭 So many women in Ireland know little about the risk that mammogram alone cannot see through #breastdensity to detect cancer. Watch the link below 👭 ASK ABOUT YOUR BREAST DENSITY #informwomen Smart women know about Beingdense Knowing your #breastdensity could save your life 👭
Dear Minister for Health-reply on #breastdensity
September 12, 2017
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
You are not Dense but are your Breasts?
August 24, 2017
Breast Density is now one of the strongest predictors of the failure of screening mammography to detect breast. … More You are not Dense but are your Breasts?
Daily Mail-Breast Density is Breast Cancer risk
August 20, 2017
Women are being kept in the dark over the most important clue as to whether they will get breast cancer, leading doctors warned last night. Breast density is a much more important risk factor even than family history for most people, they say. Among younger women, four in ten cases of breast cancer can be blamed … More Daily Mail-Breast Density is Breast Cancer risk
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