Breast Cancer Information Center

John J. Flanagan

September 30, 2014

Women's Health

Please click here for directions the Breast Cancer Van at the Middle Country Library in Centereach

BREAST DENSITY INFORMATION LINKS - CLICK ON THE LINK OR THE IMAGE TO VISIT EACH SITE

Information on the Breast Density Information Law sponsored by Senator Flanagan

The law (Chapter 265 of 2012) ensures that women are informed of their own "density" and that other screening options may be helpful in early detection of breast cancer. The law requires all mammography reports to inform women of their own breast density and its associated risks and encourages them to speak with their doctor about whether additional screeningtests may be useful based upon their own individual risk.

“This legislation will provide women with access to important medical information they need to make decisions about their own health care and will, quite simply, save lives. Many women are unaware of their own breast density, that it can be linked to an increased risk of breast cancer and that dense breast tissue can make it difficult to detect tumors by mammography alone. Ensuring that all women are supplied with the information they need to make the most educated decisions about their health care will lead to earlier detection when the cancer is most treatable and survivable,” stated Senator Flanagan.