My Density Matters

For people like Dr. Barry Rosen, it’s a no brainer. For women with dense breasts, we need to test early, test thoroughly, and test often. With advances in AI and technology, hopefully we can detect earlier and with more accuracy. Thank you, Dr. Rosen, for being one of the skilled medical advisors to join our cause! #mydensitymatters #breastdensityawareness #checkyourchart #mystorymatters

We invite you to participate in our 5th Annual Find Out My Breast Density Day on February 19th. Join us as we provide valuable information on understanding your own #breastdensity and ways to #accelerateaction regarding your breast health. #mydensitymatters #checkyourchart #mystorymatters

We are thrilled to see more and more people asking their legislators to step up to the plate for better early detection of breast cancer, especially those with dense breasts and other high risk factors. Bravo to the advocates doing this hard work! We look forward to the day with this is a national law for all payors for the benefit of all equally. #breastdensityawareness #mydensitymatters #finditearly #checkyourchart https://ow.ly/ImkR50UI9GK

Deana’s Story Matters - I went from a clear mammogram in Feb 2017 to a 6 cm mass in Sept 2017. These stories are all TOO common. We are working toward changing the narrative for thousands of women, follow us to support women’s stories like Deana’s. Read more about Deana’s story on our website at: https://lnkd.in/gfJNq2kb. 💕 #breastdensityawareness #mydensitymatters #checkyourchart #herstorymatters

Wise words from our medical advisor Dr. Randy Miles - knowing is the first step to figuring out the rest of the picture 📸 We have all the resources to get you started at the link in our bio! 💕 #mydensitymatters #checkyourchart #breastdensityawareness

Like Dr. Nila Alsheik states, the MINIMUM for women 40 and older should be annual 3D tomosynthesis. If you don't remember anything else, remember that. But for women with #densebreasts, this is still not enough. You need additional screening along with your 3D #mammogram. Speak with your health care provider about your breast density and the additional tests that are appropriate for you. Learn more about additional screening options here: https://lnkd.in/e_ZzSBQ. #mydensitymatters #breastdensityawareness #checkyourchart

Gitte’s Story Matters "In December 2016 my sister, Lisa was diagnosed with Inflammatory Breast Cancer. She was 44 and we had never had any breast cancer in the family so this was a big shock. I ended up flying back to Denmark a lot after Lisa’s diagnosis as she went through chemo and radiation, and I kept going home as things got worse. The cancer eventually spread to her other breast, liver, bones, and brain and mutated into triple negative. I stayed with her for the last months, and she died in August 2019 leaving two beautiful children and us all heartbroken and traumatized. Then, I was diagnosed with Lobular Breast Cancer in March 2020 at the age of 42, and it seemed unreal. After my sister’s diagnosis, I had my first mammogram, and they sent me to the hospital for another mammogram along with an ultrasound due to my breast density. For the next two years, I kept going back for mammography and ultrasound every six months until one day, the radiologist came in to have a look, and he decided to send me for an MRI, which is probably why I’m still here today. I remember asking him if I should be worried and he said “Only if you want to be” with a kind smile. Well…I was a classic double whammy case with category C and D dense breasts and a 10.5cm mass on the right with three small areas (LCIS) on the left as well. I was shocked that this had been allowed to happen and mortified by my initial ignorance towards the risks associated with breast density and breast cancers like lobular that doesn’t form a lump due and is consequently known as “sneaky,” or as I prefer to say, “insidious.” Read Gitte’s story thru the “My Story Matters” link in our bio 💕 and follow her journey at Gitte Henssel Joergensen #mydensitymatters #mystorymatters #breastdensity #knowyourchart

Happy New Year from My Density Matters! We kick off 2025 with enthusiasm and energy to ultimately achieve our vision of a world where breast density no longer hinders the early diagnosis of breast cancer. We are confident that we will eventually get there! Thanks to our amazing medical advisor Dr. Stacy Smith-Foley, who earned one of the top 5 interviews from Diagnostic Imaging® for 2024. She outlines where we are now, showing us from where we begin to improve in breast cancer screening for women in the US and beyond. Read it here: https://ow.ly/PnQy50UA56B Look out 2025 - here we come. Onward! #mydensitymatters #checkyourchart

We want everyone to have a fun holiday season, no matter how you choose to enjoy it! Whether you’re choosing to imbibe or not, the correlation between alcohol consumption and breast density has been researched. So if you’d like to enjoy the holiday with fewer spirits, here are some alternative ideas you can try! Follow the link in the comment to read more, and be sure to enjoy the holidays this year! #HolidaySeason #SoberCurious #HealthyHolidays #MyDensityMatters #BreastDensity

Bridging the Gap: How Check Your Chart ® Empowers Women and Supports Breast Centers Amid FDA Breast Density Mandates Breast Cancer Wellness Magazine is at the heart of this issue, fighting for a woman’s right to know her breast density. Check Your Chart ® offers Education, Access, and Impact for those looking to find out more. #mydensitymatters #checkyourchart https://ow.ly/qUV550UqAlp