Anne is in her 70s and has attended scheduled BreastScreen mammograms every two years since her 50s and was given the all clear each time. In 2023, just 5 months after she received another ‘all clear’, Anne noticed a change in her right breast along with a mass. After further testing she was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer, with the primary having spread into her lymph glands and pectoral muscle. Anne is now waving the flag about the importance of being breast aware and advocating for yourself, on top of having your regular mammograms. “Know your breast density and keep asking,” advises Anne. “Women need to be informed about breast density and made aware of why they need to know.” BCNA has been advocating for a risk-stratified model for the current BreastScreen population-based screening model so that the risk factor of breast density is also considered. You can read more about Anne’s story at https://ow.ly/KyC550UCl5q #BreastCancerAwareness #BreastScreen #Mammogram #BreastHealth #BreastDensity #WomensHealth #AdvocateForYourself
Unfortunately this happens too often. A risk-stratified model is key to ensuring women at higher risk are appropriately screened. In my case, standard screening resulted in a false negative.
Thank you Anne Peek for sharing your story, it’s such an important message. All the best to you.
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