ACS Roundtable, NEW Spanish Language Resources and UK Event Recap
#WorldDenseBreastDay Education Opportunity
To celebrate #WorldDenseBreastDay, the American Cancer Society National Breast Cancer Roundtable will launch a provider-focused webinar exploring how clinicians can respond to breast density information to ensure optimal screening. Panel members, Dr. Wendie Berg, DBI’s Chief Scientific Advisor, and Drs. Tracy Battaglia and Amy Patel, will share practical case examples, perspectives and new resources. When: September 30th at 12pm ET. Register HERE.
Spanish Content and Forum
DBI’s Spanish-language sister site, SenosDensos.org now features patient website tools, Is My Mammogram Enough? and downloadable Guide to Ask for Additional Screening Tests in Spanish.
Forum Discussion: As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Daniel Lehrer, DBI’s MAB member and Spanish Language Advisor, will join leading researchers and organizations for The Latino Cancer Institute’s Forum #3 on social factors and breast cancer outcomes in Latinas. When: October 2nd at 12pm ET. RegisterHERE.
UK News
Westminster Event: On 2 September, DBI’s European Education Coordinator, Cheryl Cruwys, hosted a UK Dense Breasts Drop-In event, bringing together MPs for important conversations about breast screening and patient care. The event was well attended, with strong support for greater public education and recognition of the urgent need to provide women with clear information about dense breasts, including how dense breast tissue can limit the ability of mammograms to detect cancer.