Breast density advocate empowering women to make informed decisions | Australian Breast Density Consumer Advisory Council Member
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Krysty Sullivan retweeted
The distribution of breast density across women aged 18 to 97! #BreastDensity #BreastCancer #RiskManagement link.springer.com/article/10…
Decades of evidence consistently demonstrates that density masks cancer on mammograms and increases risk. We also know additional diagnostic tools like MRI and ultrasound find additional cancers. When is there enough evidence? nytimes.com/2024/04/19/healt…
I just finished three days at the 2024 BreastScreen conference “Towards Tomorrow” where so many innovative ideas were shared. What do you think breast screening should look like in the future?
Systemic issues in Australian healthcare and medical research mean women often suffer poorer outcomes and disproportionately experience delayed diagnosis, overprescribing, and failure to investigate symptoms.
How can we better understand the barriers and bias that women face?
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IWD was a moment to reflect on how far we have come and how much more is needed. In term of women’s health equity and inclusion, what steps do you think are needed?
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Is this TNBC vaccine / treatment trial available in Australia? TNBC, an aggressive breast cancer subtype with more limited treatment options, is in need of effective novel treatments. Will this help patients? abcnews.go.com/amp/GMA/Welln…
Did you know Australia’s BreastScreen is different in every state? Some inform women, most don’t. They are accepting public consultation until 20/2. Read the link below and leave feedback for BreastScreen to empower informed decisions. consultations.health.gov.au/…
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@Dr_densebreasts @mydensitymatter @Cheryl_Cruwys @BreastDense @pinkhopeaus
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How important is knowing your or your patient’s breast density to understanding the risk of developing breast cancer? This fascinating study reveals that density changes over time may be indicative of risk. nytimes.com/2023/04/28/healt…
Have you ever wanted to share your thoughts on Australia’s BreastScreen program? Now’s your chance, BreastScreen are seeking public consultation. consultations.health.gov.au/…
Krysty Sullivan retweeted
What is the personal impact of not being told about your #BreastDensity?
Read Krysty Sullivan's experience with breast cancer diagnosis and why she's advocating for women to be told their density when they have a mammogram. @BeInforMD_ @KSSulliva
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I’m sharing my story to spread the word. Density is a well established risk factor for breast cancer & makes mammograms more difficult to read. This is why it’s important to inform women to enable us to talk to our doctors and find more cancers early.
Medical experts are calling for breast density to be included on mammogram reports, as breast density can potentially increase the risk of breast cancer l @JessHeatley10
I applaud RANZCR for recognizing the importance of shared decision making and supporting breast density notification. This will save lives and make BreastScreen an even stronger program. Great article by @CateSwannellTMR
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Krysty Sullivan retweeted
Medical experts are calling for breast density to be included on mammogram reports, as breast density can potentially increase the risk of breast cancer l @JessHeatley10
Should women be warned on breast density? shows.acast.com/63184d1dee39… via @acast