A panel of experts discussed the new mammography breast density regulations today. The conversation touched on the history of breast density advocacy, the development of the regulations, and the impact of breast density on breast cancer detection.
#NationalWomensHealthWeek Dr. Stamatia Destounis from Elizabeth Wende Breast Care discusses new guidelines by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force:
Breast cancer screenings are now recommended at age 40, earlier for higher-risk groups
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"Going to regular screening will improve your chances of surviving breast cancer, and you are bound to do better than someone who does not go to their screenings," Destounis told MedPage Today.
We applaud @RepGraceMeng for cosponsorship of the “Find It Early Act” to ensure all health insurance plans cover breast imaging with NO out-of-pocket costs. It will save lives. https://t.co/q5GJD7OD6t
We welcomed Miguel Melendez, Jr. on behalf of Rochester City Council today — National Mammography Day — in recognition of our efforts in the fight against breast cancer. Thank you, Rochester City Council! #BreastCancerAwareness#NationalMammographyDay#CommunitySupport"
FDA "dense breast" reporting rule coming in 2024. It is crucial to get ahead of what educational needs will be. Join us on Sept 27th for the #WorldDenseBreastDay 24-hour education marathon.
Glad to visit @Elizabethwende today and get an update on their work in the fight against cancer.
Too many families know the pain of a cancer diagnosis, and I'm grateful for their work to ensure everyone can access the resources and treatment options they need and deserve.