“If a screening mammogram is covered in order to detect breast cancer at an early stage – which we all agree is vital – then it logically follows that should a more effective screening modality be required to detect cancer in women who have dense breasts, it should also be covered. . . . A […]
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By Ashley Inda It has been four years since my delayed diagnosis of stage III breast cancer due to dense breast tissue. Four years since my world—and that of my family and my community—was turned upside down. Four years since I vowed to turn my pain into purpose. In those four years, I have shared
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By Dawn Anderson A lot of the time, advocacy work is a slog. Trying to get the attention of legislators so you can share your issue. Trying to convince whole bodies of them that your issue is important. Pushing back against opposition and misinformation. Telling your story over and over again as you urge them
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By Rose Holland At the WBCC we often focus on advocating for others. This month I want to talk about how you can advocate for yourself after a cancer diagnosis. Here are some key things you need to know, including building your knowledge, talking to your medical team, creating your personal team, knowing when to
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By Ashley Inda Breast density. Breast density. Breast density. Breast density. Breast density. I feel like a broken record but I cannot and will not stop talking about BREAST DENSITY! As we enter Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we can’t talk about breast cancer without talking about breast density. I once had dense breasts but after
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by Dawn Anderson “Time moves in one direction, memory in another.” – William Gibson This quote has been interpreted in a number of ways, but when I consider it, I tend to think about the importance of where we’ve been as it relates to where we’re going. Without acknowledging our history, it would feel rudderless
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