In-The-News – My Density Matters

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My Density Matters – Television, Podcasts, & Articles

12.01.24 | Breast Cancer Wellness Magazine | Bridging The Gap

My Density Matters offers a vital bridge — empowering patients to take charge of their breast health while supporting healthcare teams in meeting the new requirements.

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10.24.24 | Femtech World News | Breast density— the cancer risk factor millions of women may not know about

Data suggests millions of women in the UK aren’t being told their breast density, despite it being a risk factor for cancer.

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10.22.24 | Radical Remission Podcast

Leslie Ferris Yerger – Stage IV De novo Breast Cancer Thriver

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NEWS - USA TODAY - Do you have DENSE breasts?

10.18.24 | USA Today | Do you have DENSE breasts?

Almost 50% of all women have dense breasts. This increases risk of breast cancer and reduces sensitivity of mammography to detect breast cancer.

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10.17.24 | SBI News | Beyond Breast Density Notification

Beyond Breast Density Notification: How My Density Matters is Changing Breast Health Conversations — See Page 24-25!

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10.14.24 | Chicago Tribune | Paint the Lake Pink Walk in Lake Zurich

We envision a world where breast density no longer hinders the early diagnosis of breast cancer.

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10.14.24 | CBS News Chicago| Local News Cancer survivors urge women to learn about breast density and impact on early detection

As we focus on Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we have a powerful story of sisterhood and survival. At the Paint the Lake Pink Walk in north suburban Lake Zurich, honoring loved ones is just as important as raising awareness.

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10.10.24 | The Guardian | Breast Tissue Density Mammogram

“My cancer was not in those pictures”: how breast density affects mammograms

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10.09.24 | CBS News Chicago | My Density Matters hosting Paint the Lake Pink Walk in Lake Zurich

Founder Leslie Yerger and Director of Development and Public Relations Laura Matuszewski are working to empower women to make sure having dense breasts no longer hinders an early diagnosis of breast cancer. They discuss their mission as well as their upcoming walk this weekend.

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10.08.24 | Divine Health | New FDA Ruling Highlights Importance of Breast Density in Cancer Detection

Change has arrived! As of September 10, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) implemented a new requirement under the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA). The rule mandates that all mammogram facilities notify patients about their breast density after screenings.

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10.07.24 | Canvas Rebel | Hidden Gems

Hidden Gems: Meet Leslie Ferris Yerger of My Density Matters

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09.01.24 | Breast Cancer Wellness Media

We are excited to announce our new program, which invites you to take part in sharing your story. MY STORY MATTERS is an initiative to put a face to the breast density issue and promote awareness that inspires action.

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09.01.24 | Possible Woman's Magazine | Meet Leslie Ferris Yerger

Possible Woman’s Magazine Fall Issue explores who Leslie Ferris Yerger is and why your breast density matters.

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06.26.24 | Density Matters: What you need to know before your next mammogram

So you have dense breasts?? Would you even know if you did? The truth is, the only way to find out for sure is for a radiologist to read your mammogram and make an annotation to your chart. Your breast density matters and understanding your breast density could save your life… so listen up.

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02.21.24 | Dear Cancer, I'm Beautiful | Breast Density Matters: Understanding Your Unique Risk

Podcast interview with Leslie Yerger, Founder & CEO of My Density Matters.

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10.26.23 | CBS News | Chicago area lawmaker aims to expand access to needed tests to detect breast cancer

For women with dense breasts, one way to try and catch cancer early isn’t covered by Medicare or many insurance companies.

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Paint The Lake Pink - Walking for the Cause

10.19.23 | Chicago Tribune | Walking for the Cause

‘Pink Walk’ in Lake Zurich draws attention to women’s breast tissue density, calls for additional screenings beyond usual mammogram.

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10.16.23 | CBS News | Women Urged to Know their Breast Density

For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, women are urged to know their breast density. On Sunday, Lake Zurich hosted the Paint the Lake Pink Walk to benefit the organization My Density Matters.

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09.27.23 | EIN Presswire | Introducing BDQ (Breast Density Quotient)

Introducing BDQ (Breast Density Quotient) — A Shift In The Way We Think About Traditional Breast Cancer Screening

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Possible Woman Magazine - Paint the Lake Pink Walk

Fall 2023 | Possible Woman Magazine | Why Will YOU Walk This October?

Article on Pages 35-36
“The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” – Lao Tzu

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09.06.23 | PR Newswire | My Density Matters Hosts Breast Walk

‘Paint the Lake Pink Walk’ Honors Survivors, Thrivers, and Previvors While Empowering Action For Early Detection in the Breast Cancer Battle.

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03.31.23 | The Good Service Podcast | The Story of Leslie Ferris Yerger & Susan LePlaeMiller

Leslie Ferris Yerger & Susan LePlae Miller share their story behind their incredible organization My Density Matters. My Density Matters empowers women to learn their breast density and cancer risk.

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03.13.23 | GPAC United | The Importance of Breast Density

GPAC interviews Leslie Ferris Yerger and Siobhán Freeney about the importance of knowing about your breast density. Proper knowledge and screening can help with early detection.

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02.16.23 | PR Newswire | It’s Time for More Women to Become Survivors - #DensityTime

Global Event Highlights Action Initiatives to Inspire Earlier Diagnosis for Women with Dense Breasts – #DensityTime

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02.14.23 | Applied Radiology | Empowering Women to Know Their Breast Density

My Density Matters: Empowering Women to Know Their Breast Density – By Mary Beth Massat & McKenna Bryant

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01.24.23 | Daily Herald | Nonprofit My Density Matters educates women on how to advocate for their breast health

Leslie Ferris Yerger of Hawthorn Woods in the studio at CBS to discuss My Density Matters. Yerger started the organization after being diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer two months after an “all clear” mammogram and ultrasound. Her dense breasts were the reason no cancer was detected.

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11.21.22 | Quintessential Barrington Magazine | How To Tell if your Breast Cancer is Hiding

“Mammograms save lives, but for some people, a mammogram is not enough,” says Dr. Chhadia. “The more breast tissue you have, the harder it may be to detect breast cancer with a traditional mammogram.”

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11.07.22 | Article | UIC - Breast Cancer Screening Awareness

Dr. Kulkarni of the University of Chicago Radiology Breast Section, Leslie Ferris Yerger of My Density Matters, and Allison Liu of Bridgeport Free Clinic collaborated with the Chinese Christian Union Church to host an event for church members about breast cancer screening on October 30th.

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