Women with dense breasts deserve BETTER! "JoAnn Pushkin did everything she could to spot breast cancer early. She started getting annual mammograms at 40, the recommended age to begin screening. She also followed a healthy diet, regularly exercised, and performed additional self-exams, despite only having one aunt with breast cancer and no other risk factors. But at 45, she felt a lump. She was shortly diagnosed with later-stage breast cancer. Pushkin was shocked — another mammogram still showed no signs of a tumor. A technician explained that Pushkin had dense breasts, which makes tumors harder to spot on mammograms. Pushkin was floored, especially when she learned that around 40% of women have dense breasts." Today, JoaAnn is the Co-Founder Executive Director at DenseBreast-info, Inc., has coauthored educational courses, articles, grants, and speaks on the topic of breast density and inform efforts. Keep up the great work JoAnn! The more women who know about dense breasts, the better. Women need to make smart, swift, and informed decisions for their health. 👏 #breastcancer #densebreasts #womenshealth
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🎀 Mammography Saves Lives: Early Detection is Key! 🎀 Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women worldwide. Getting regular mammograms can significantly increase the chances of early detection and successful treatment. Here's why mammography is crucial: 1. Early Detection Saves Lives: Mammograms can detect breast cancer in its early stages, often before symptoms appear. Early detection means more treatment options and a higher chance of successful outcomes. 2. Better Treatment Options: When breast cancer is detected early, treatment options are usually less invasive, leading to better quality of life for patients. 3. Higher Survival Rates: Studies have shown that women who undergo regular mammograms have higher survival rates compared to those who don't. Early detection can make a life-saving difference. 4. Detecting Abnormalities: Mammograms can detect abnormalities such as lumps, masses, or calcifications that may indicate the presence of cancer or other breast conditions. 5. Screening Guidelines: Follow screening guidelines recommended by healthcare professionals. Typically, women should start regular mammograms at age 40 or earlier if there's a family history of breast cancer. 6. Peace of Mind: Regular mammograms not only detect cancer but also provide peace of mind for women knowing they are actively monitoring their breast health. Remember, early detection through mammography can be a game-changer in the fight against breast cancer. Schedule your mammogram today and encourage your loved ones to do the same. Your health matters, and early detection saves lives! 💖 #MammographyAwareness #EarlyDetectionSavesLives
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Fact Friday! Women should get mammograms starting at age 40 and continue breast cancer screening every other year through age 74, according to the latest recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Previously, the task force recommended women start mammograms at 50, and for women ages 40-49 to talk with their provider about when they should start screening based on their personal risk. The new recommendations also call for more research to further understand health disparities in screening and treatment and what more should be done for women with dense breasts. https://lnkd.in/eed6TqDk
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🚨 Big news! The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends all women get screened every other year from age 40. This finalized recommendation marks a pivotal moment in the field of preventive healthcare, with the potential to save countless lives. Regular screenings are crucial for early detection and treatment such as breast cancer, cervical cancer, and other diseases that disproportionately affect women. #PreventiveHealth #Women'sHealth #USPSTF https://lnkd.in/epQ2vVf7
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Breast cancer, a significant health concern globally, is often surrounded by a plethora of myths and misconceptions. To provide accurate information and dispel these myths, a leading breast care center in OKC offers expert insights. Understanding the truth about breast cancer is crucial for effective prevention and treatment. We aim to clarify eight common myths, providing reliable information to help you make informed decisions about your health. #BreastCare #BreastCareCenter
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New mammogram screening guidelines are sparking important conversations about breast cancer prevention. As the debate unfolds, it’s crucial to stay informed and proactive about your health. These evolving guidelines aim to optimize the timing and effectiveness of screenings, potentially impacting many lives. Stay educated, stay healthy. Dive into the details and implications of these changes. Read more about the latest recommendations and how they might affect you: https://lnkd.in/gWbY9-5u
Breast cancer is on the rise in women in their 40s. An earlier mammogram may help catch it sooner
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New mammogram screening guidelines are sparking important conversations about breast cancer prevention. As the debate unfolds, it’s crucial to stay informed and proactive about your health. These evolving guidelines aim to optimize the timing and effectiveness of screenings, potentially impacting many lives. Stay educated, stay healthy. Dive into the details and implications of these changes. Read more about the latest recommendations and how they might affect you: https://lnkd.in/gWbY9-5u
Breast cancer is on the rise in women in their 40s. An earlier mammogram may help catch it sooner
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Women’s risk of breast cancer increases with age and while we cannot influence how old we are, there are some simple things we can do to reduce the risk of breast cancer. Goldster Consultant Advisor, Dr. Linda de Caestecker, shared her checklist for healthy breasts with Celebrity Angels Magazine 👉 https://lnkd.in/gbUGhar4 #health #wellness #breastcancer #breastcancerawareness #cancerawareness #breastcancersupport #womenshealth #cancerresearch
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New Recommendations for Breast Cancer Screening 🎗️ The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recently updated their breast cancer screening recommendations for average-risk women. I wanted to share this informative article breaking it down 👇 🔸 The new advice is to start annual mammograms at age 40 instead of 50. 🔸 There's debate around the ideal screening start age. 🔸 Guidance for higher risk women based on family history. 🔸 Pros and cons of annual vs. biennial screening. 🔸 Extra steps women can take to prevent breast cancer. 🔸 Reassurance about better treatments over time. The main takeaway is that while the changes are confusing, the differences between ages 40 and 45 are small. Knowing your risk and talking to your doctor is key. 🙋♀️👩⚕️ Early screening saves lives! Please share if helpful. 🙏 #breastcancer #breastcancerawareness #mammograms #screeningsaveslives #earlydetection Read full article here: https://lnkd.in/eXSAeNMx
New Mammogram Guidelines: What Women Should Know
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Dense breast tissue, common among 40-50% of women in their 40s to 50s, significantly increases the risk of breast cancer, making detection harder due to its similarity in appearance to tumors on mammograms. This emphasizes the need for women to discuss breast density with their healthcare providers and consider comprehensive screening options. By increasing awareness and advocating for informed health decisions, we can improve early detection and outcomes for those at higher risk.
While our Breast Cancer Screening Program, National Screening Service and National Screening Advisory Committee Health Service Executive perpetuate the practice of withholding Breast Density Information from Women who attend for a Mammogram, we know that Women with #Densebreasts are grossly underserved by their Mammography. Women have no way of knowing if they have Dense Breasts but the Radiologist who reads the Mammogram images will know. Unfortunately there is no mandate to disclose Breast Density Information and the preferred practice is to withhold this personal information from Women. We will continue to advocate for dissemination of this critical #BreastcancerScreening Information. Mammograms miss up to 50% of Breast Cancers in #Densebreasts Mammograms miss up to 70% of Invasive Lobular Cancer #ILC - the 2nd most common subtype of Breast Cancer and up to 86% of ILCs are missed on Mammograms of Women with #Densebreasts Our Breast Density Request Form is available to Download here and we encourage Women and organisations to use it. https://lnkd.in/eMfe9Z4r The Irish Times Priscilla Lynch Andrew England Jonathan McNulty European Society of Breast Imaging (EUSOBI) Prof. Dr. Matthias Dietzel, MHBA Radiography Journal RCSI School of Population Health Having Dense Breasts is an Independent Risk Factor for developing Breast Cancer, a woman with Dense Breasts is 4 - 6 more likely to develop Breast Cancer. Why on earth would our #BreastcancerScreening Program want to routinely withhold Information like this from Women #TellMeMyBreastDensity
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I shared my thoughts with Time earlier this week about the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force’s final recommendations on breast cancer screening. The revision for breast cancer screening beginning at 40 rather than 50 is long overdue. The data have shown that by not screening women between ages 40 and 50, women in that age group who do develop breast cancer often have more aggressive cancers which may lead to poorer outcomes, are more likely to need chemotherapy, more likely to need larger surgery. The Task Force is late to the party on making this change as cancer rates are rising in younger adults. They are also falling short on their guidelines by not altering guidelines for black women to start screening earlier with the potential for supplemental imaging despite their acknowledgment that black women are at higher risk for breast cancer and at an early age. AND, as the FDA will shortly mandate that all women be notified of their breast density with the recommendation to speak to their doctors regarding the need for additional imaging, the Task Force is not recommending supplemental imaging! Continued advocacy is needed where these guidelines fall short. #FindItEarlyAct #EarlyDetectionSavesLives https://lnkd.in/dr6HwMrc
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1moThank you for the shout out and your engaged voice and passion! Women need to Get Smart About Being Dense and ask the question, "Is My Mammogram Enough?" Learn more about that topic here: https://densebreast-info.org/for-patients/is-my-mammogram-enough/