SBI Breast Cancer Awareness Month Resources
The Society for Breast Imaging (SBI) originally launched the #EndtheConfusion initiative to provide clarity and understanding into when and how often a woman should seek breast cancer screening. As we look to 40 and forward, we are pleased the USPSTF also recommends starting at 40, however, we have always stressed the importance of annual mammograms.
Extensive knowledge, research and evidence tells us early detection of breast cancer can enable doctors to take action to keep the disease from progressing. Early detection expands the treatment options available to a patient. Furthermore, it can help avoid difficult treatments if cancer is detected early. With today’s imaging technologies, we’re finding abnormalities early and giving women better health and peace of mind.
Quite simply, screening saves lives.
JBI Content:
Tips for Addressing Screening Concerns: “Harms of Screening”
Facilitating Culturally Competent Breast Imaging Care in South Asian Patients
USPSTF Recommendations and Overdiagnosis
Effectiveness of Community Education for Breast Cancer Screening
Optimizing the Patient Experience for Women With Disabilities in the Breast Imaging Clinic
Breaking Bad News in Breast Imaging: Keys to Success
Raising Cultural Awareness and Addressing Barriers to Breast Imaging Care for Black Women
On Demand Webinars :
💻 SBI Webinar: IDEA's Webinar on Breast Cancer and Patients with Disabilities
💻 SBI Webinar: Missed and Misinterpreted Breast Cancers: Lessons Learned
💻 SBI Webinar: Pediatric and Adolescent Breast Disease: Imaging and Management
💻 SBI Webinar: Missed Breast Cancers: Pearls & Pitfalls
💻 SBI Webinar: Hindsight - What We Can Learn from Missed Breast Cancers
💻 SBI Webinar: Male Breast Cancer Detection
💻 SBI Webinar: Imaging the Reconstructed Breast
💻 SBI Webinar: Patient-Centered Communication During Breast Biopsy
Live SBI Webinars
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Graphics:
- SBI has curated a library of images that can easily be accessed through this album & shared on social media.
- Share your stories! Download the Social Media guide and upload your videos here so SBI can share them throughout October.
- Follow SBI on Social Media, tag SBI and use the hashtags #endtheconfusion and #40andforward when you post!
SBI News:
Keep an eye out for our Fall Issue of SBI News as many articles touch on Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Some of the topics discussed are:
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Mammography Educators
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Dense Breast Info
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My Density Matters
Patient Stories:
"Through this experience, I have learned to not take life for granted. I try to appreciate the little things. I am thankful for each day when I wake up healthy." - Danielle Sharek, MD, SBI News Summer 2024
“After I shaved my head, the first thing my then- 5-year-old told me was that I was still beautiful.” — Cara Sapida, SBI News Fall 2021
"I feel confident that the life that I am living and the love and support that I am able to provide for my family and friends simply because I am here is a triumph in itself.” — Huria Patwardhan, SBI News Winter 2022
“I am lucky. When found early, breast cancer is a minor bump in the road.” — Wendie Berg, MD, PhD, FACR, FSBI; SBI News Spring 2022
"Patients need to be informed about tests they are being sent for —and should specifically ask what the benefit and realistic limitations are for those tests in their personal situation." - JoAnn Pushkin, SBI News Winter 2024
“I also learned to trust my body and how important early detection truly is. Had I not been persistent in following up my initial benign excisional biopsy, my cancer might still be growing in my breast today.” — Liza Miller and Dr. Matthew Miller, SBI News 2021 Issue #2
“Every woman should have access to screening that is appropriate for her.” — Wendie Berg, MD, PhD, FACR, FSBI; SBI News Spring 2022
“Just because someone has no family history of breast cancer does not translate into breast cancer immunity. A patient may have a gene mutation that puts them at elevated risk for developing breast cancer and not even know it.” — Liza Miller and Dr. Matthew Miller, SBI News 2021 Issue #2
"Cancer has made me see another wonderful side of my love...Cancer has changed the way I hold my babies...cancer has changed me" - Asha Miller SBI News Fall 2023
“A therapist once told me that something many of her breast cancer patients had in common was putting themselves last. I’m working on making sure my physical and mental health are both a priority.” — Cara Sapida, SBI News Fall 2021
“Giving priority to my mental health has improved almost all of my interpersonal relationships and my relationship with my physical body. I am 100% more present and patient with my children and husband. I am a more empathetic and thoughtful friend and family member. I listen better both to others and to the signals that my own body is giving me.” — Huria Patwardhan, SBI News Winter 2022