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I am all for the advocacy but isn’t this also a major communication issue? Dense breasts and difficulties in detection have been known for a long time now, so perhaps it needs a more overt awareness campaign. It’s still possible to read stories of women with unusual breast issues who nevertheless wait for months before seeking medical
help. COVID hasn’t helped, we know, but neither does the anti vaccine/ anti radiation/anti science wave we are dealing with, especially for younger women getting their information from social media.
help. COVID hasn’t helped, we know, but neither does the anti vaccine/ anti radiation/anti science wave we are dealing with, especially for younger women getting their information from social media.
I’d had a mammogram at 50 and not been told I had dense breasts or had extra screening recommended after. From my perspective you can’t advocate for yourself unless you know this information so this action is critical.
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