A Dozen State Density Reporting Laws: 7 states added in 2013 and more states planned for 2014!
Tennessee, Hawaii, Maryland, Alabama, Nevada, Oregon & North Carolina join Connecticut, Texas, Virginia, New York and California to protect women of their state from delayed diagnoses and later stage cancer.
Nevada: Dr. Nancy Cappello, Assemblyman James Ohrenschall, Dr. Jane Kakkis, Breast Surgeon, & Dr. Richard Reitherman, Radiologist and members of the Society of Breast Disease
Tennessee: Dr. Kamilia Kozlowski, Radiologist & Lead advocate, Representative Dennis Powers and Sheila Falls
Maryland: Delegate Joseline Pena-Melynk, Dr. Nancy Cappello and Legislative Aide Spencer Dove on hand for Governor's signing of the Maryland bill into law
Check out the US map to find out about your state efforts to protect women from late stage breast cancer.
North Carolina: Addy Jeffrey and Greensboro Dream Team at the bill signing
Oregon:Laura Mason Caldwell & family w/ Senator Dingfelder and Senator & Dr. Elizabeth Steiner Hayward at bill signing
Website Feature: Antonia's Story
EARLY-stage invasive cancer detected after article in NY Times of the Mission of Are You Dense Inc prompts ultrasound screening.
Antonia "I am grateful"
My doctor told me that I had dense breast tissue. In July 2012, I returned for my annual screening mammogram which was 'normal.' I forgot to have my added ultrasound until I read an article three months later (October) in the NY times about Dr. Nancy Cappello and the mission of Are You Dense Inc. The article prompted me to have my ultrasound and that same day I scheduled an appointment. The ultrasound revealed a suspicious lesion and a biopsy was ordered.
I am sharing my story with the hope that more lives can be saved when later stage cancers are reduced as women understand the impact of dense breast tissue on delayed diagnosis.
