Brem Foundation to Defeat Breast Cancer

Speaker Spotlight! Catrina Marcell, MBA, CSM®️, a Triple Negative Breast Cancer Survivor, who advocates for others by being a voice for young and older women diagnosed with Breast Cancer who don’t feel they have a voice. She has been a Cohort One Lead Tigerlily Foundation ANGEL Advocate since 2021, using her voice for shareable resources that medical teams may not provide based on health and race disparities. “After being diagnosed at 37 with Triple Negative Breast Cancer holding a gene predisposition (BRCA1 positive), I made a decision to be a vessel for BIPOC women to be a loud voice to share my personal story, the importance of self-exams, my commitment to advocate for better treatment options, patient support, and health disparities.” Register for Check Out My Rack to hear more about her journey and how young women can take proactive steps in their breast health. Link: tinyurl.com/COMR2025  #CheckOutMyRack

Speaker Spotlight! Annie Bond is a comedian, content creator, and patient advocate from Austin, TX, with over 88K followers. Since being diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer at 26, Annie has used her experience to educate and advocate for a better future for all cancer patients, speaking at hospitals and events across the country. She will celebrate her 10-year diagnosis anniversary later this year! “Over 70% of women find their own breast cancer. I found mine when I was only 26, with no family history, after months of doctors reassuring me that I was “too young for cancer.” Self-exams are the most powerful tool we have as individuals to find breast cancers early, especially for women under 40, as there are currently no regular screening recommendations for us. We have to do better to save more lives like mine.” Register for Check Out My Rack and join to learn about steps young women can take for their breast health. Tune in for Annie’s live breast self-check tutorial! Link: tinyurl.com/COMR2025 #CheckOutMyRack

Speaker Spotlight! Andrea Hans, a breast cancer survivor and public health advocate, has become a powerful voice for change in breast health policy. Her diagnosis in 2021 at age 28, at a time when she was told she was “too young” to have breast cancer, has driven her to push for greater awareness and early detection. “Cancer is traumatizing. It affects us and our families; I don't want to hear that we are "too young" anymore. There is no age for breast cancer.” Andrea is the Public Policy Manager at the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship, using her personal experience and public health background to advocate for those affected by breast cancer. Join Check Out My Rack to hear Andrea’s impactful insights and learn about steps young women can take for their breast health. Link: tinyurl.com/COMR2025 #CheckOutMyRack

Expressing gratitude to Eli Lilly and Company for their invaluable support of our mission to save lives through early breast cancer detection. Thank you for making an impact with us by sponsoring Check Our My Rack this year! #EliLilly  #BremFoundation

Speaker Spotlight! “As a breast imaging radiologist, I see firsthand, every day, the importance of understanding your risks and what screening options are available. Knowledge is power, and joining programs like Check Out My Rack allows me to provide the tools to help you speak up for the care you need.” Dr. Akanksha Mohan is a breast radiologist in Salt Lake City, Utah, and a former Brem Fellow at GW. Register for Check Out My Rack and join to learn about steps young women can take for their breast health. Link: tinyurl.com/COMR2025  #CheckOutMyRack

Speaker Spotlight! Athena Jones is a journalist with more than two decades of experience working in wire services and in print and broadcast media. Athena is a breast cancer survivor, diagnosed twice in her 30s, and is co-directing/co-producing a feature documentary on Black women, breast cancer, and health equity. “As a breast cancer survivor, I am passionate about raising awareness through events like Check Out My Rack. I am concerned about rising breast cancer rates in younger women and want to do my part to help all women better understand their individual risk of developing the disease. I’m not only an advocate, I am also co-directing/co-producing a feature documentary on Black women, breast cancer, and health equity.” Register for Check Out My Rack and join to learn about steps young women can take for their breast health. Registeration Link: tinyurl.com/COMR2025  #CheckOutMyRack

If you get called back after your screening mammogram - what’s next? If you have a breast symptom or your mammogram shows a finding and you are asked to come back, following up with recommended tests is important, and you should make them a priority.   Early detection is so important because over 99 percent of women who receive an early diagnosis can see high rates of survival with treatment. Mammograms, which are the most common screening method and the standard of care for breast cancer screening, can detect a breast abnormality often before symptoms appear. If you have a breast symptom or change in your breasts (ex: pain, a lump, discharge), or your mammogram detects an abnormality, you will likely be asked to do more testing. Here’s a breakdown of the most common follow-up exams (also called diagnostic tests). Your provider might recommend one or a few of these tests - swipe to learn more. Visit https://lnkd.in/gNwq9YbM for more resources. #Breastcancerawareness #DetectEarlySaveLives #BremFoundation

Your health matters! Be your own best advocate and join us for Check Out My Rack on March 5, 2025, at 8 PM EST. Learn, connect, and take charge of your breast health! Register now: tinyurl.com/COMR2025 #BreastHealthAwareness #AdvocateForYourHealth #BremFoundation #CheckOutMyRack #DetectEarlySaveLives 

Your health is in your hands! Early detection and self-advocacy can make all the difference when it comes to your breast health. Join us for Check Out My Rack on March 5, 2025, at 8 PM EST—a powerful conversation on taking charge of your well-being. Let’s talk about early detection, self-advocacy, and the care you deserve. Don’t miss it! Register now: tinyurl.com/COMR2025 #BreastHealth #CheckOutMyRack #BremFoundation #EarlyDetection #SelfAdvocacy

Do you know your breast density? Today, in celebration of Find Out My Density Day (with our friends My Density Matters) - we’re providing what you need to know about dense breasts. Having dense breast tissue can increase your risk of developing breast cancer, AND is hard for providers to see on mammograms. If you don’t know your breast density, ask your doctor. And if you have dense breasts, be proactive about your breast health and ask for an ultrasound or MRI each year, in addition to an annual mammogram. Stay on top of your breast health! Early detection saves lives! Learn more about breast density here: tinyurl.com/breast-density #MyDensityMatters #BremFoundation #BreastHealthEducation #BreastCancerAwareness #DetectEarlySaveLives