New Research
Posted: Monday March 8, 2021
A new study published in Radiology finds that consecutive screening mammograms decrease breast cancer mortality. Analysis showed that the risk of a fatal breast cancer within 10 years of diagnosis
More Languages Added and SBI Recommendations for Scheduling Mammograms
Posted: Monday March 1, 2021
Patient Fact Sheets: To assist with global patient education efforts, DB-i Patient Fact Sheet translations are available in 18 languages – now including Japanese and Korean. We extend our
Health Provider FAQ Updates and Imaging Tech Interview
Posted: Monday February 22, 2021
DB-i website content is under constant review by our Medical Advisory Board experts. This week the following Health Provider FAQs have been updated to incorporate recent research: FAQ #5. Do
Our Women in Science and New Research Findings
Posted: Monday February 15, 2021
The 6th annual International Day of Women and Girls in Science was celebrated last Thursday, February 11th. The day highlights the important role women and girls play in science and technology. We
Storefront Education!
Posted: Tuesday February 9, 2021
Recently, we heard from a patient who took action because she saw DB-i info in a storefront window. Community education saves lives! “I have dense breasts and during my morning walk kept seeing the
Bulgaria Screening Guidelines Added to Europe Map & WHO Update
Posted: Monday February 8, 2021
European Screening Guidelines Update: Information on breast screening protocols in Bulgaria have been added to the European Screening Guidelines map and corresponding table. Breast Cancer Update /
Updated European Screening Tool and New Available Research
Posted: Monday February 1, 2021
WEBSITE NEWS: European Content The European Screening Decision Support Tool has just been updated. The tool represents a screening protocol to optimize cancer detection; individual countries vary
2 New Languages for Patient Fact Sheets and More Legislative Resources
Posted: Monday January 25, 2021
Patient Tools New! Patient Fact Sheets are now available in Danish and Dutch! This one-page downloadable resource is available in 16 languages – because breast density education
Risk Model Update & 2020 Recap
Posted: Monday January 18, 2021
Risk Model Tutorial Update: New update! In addition to the known rare genetic mutations that increase breast cancer risk, there is increasing interest on the impact of more common variations on
New Year! New Look! New Content!
Posted: Monday January 11, 2021
NEWS! Website Relaunch: We’re welcoming change in the New Year! The DenseBreast-info.org website has been relaunched. In addition to a new look, the website now houses downloadable patient
Europe/EFRS Update and Looking Toward 2021
Posted: Monday December 21, 2020
The European Federation of Radiographers Societies joins many other European groups sharing/linking to DenseBreast-info.org education resources for members. Learn why EFRS leadership feels it
National Reporting Standard: Where We Are
Posted: Monday December 14, 2020
U.S. National “Density” Reporting Standard As you may recall, 2019 saw progress on both the federal legislative and regulatory fronts for a national breast density reporting standard for patients
Educational Needs for European Providers and News Out of Canada
Posted: Monday December 7, 2020
Educational Needs of Referring Physicians In the current issue of Radiology Today, our OB/GYN Medical Advisory Board members, Drs. Elizabeth Etkin-Kramer and DaCarla M. Albright, share their
Resource Updates and Extended Outreach
Posted: Monday November 30, 2020
Who Needs More Screening? Flowchart: The Who Needs More Screening? flowchart has been newly updated to reflect NCCN endorsement of contrast-enhanced mammography or ultrasound for women who meet
Increased Reach of Online Educational Tools
Posted: Monday November 23, 2020
Online Resources During COVID: COVID has amplified the need for patient and provide online educational tools. Medically-sourced DenseBreast-info.org has been a well-used tool during the pandemic
DB-i Updates for November 16
Posted: Monday November 16, 2020
The Patient Fact Sheet is now available in 14 languages; the latest to be added is Hungarian. If you can assist with translation in a language not currently included, please contact us. Please join