We are tackling the myths that still surround breast cancer screening and giving you clear, accurate information to share with patients and your network.

SBI guidance has always been clear: annual screening beginning at age 40 saves the most lives. #40andEmpowered gives you a consistent, confident message to share with patients and your community.

Amplify the message

Explore the SBI social toolkit for shareable graphics, ready-to-post captions, and patient resources. Follow SBI on social media and reshare our posts to help spread the word about the importance of annual screening.

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#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth   #40andempowered

SBI Resources

Authoritative, ready-to-use materials for patient conversations, referring providers, and your own practice — all grounded in SBI's guidance for annual screening beginning at age 40.

Facts About Screening
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Hot Topics and Position Statements 
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Facts about Breast Pain: Patient Handout
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Nipple Discharge: A Patient's Guide
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Sharpen your expertise

Live Webinars in October

Mark Your Calendar for Tuesdays in October!

SBI is reserving three Tuesdays in October for live webinars, complimentary for everyone who joins live. Add to your calendar: sessions run from 8 to 9 p.m. ET. Can't attend live? Registration includes on-demand access.

Oct. 13 CME-eligible
Remote Breast Imaging: Diagnostic Workflows in Practice
Niketa Kataria, MD  ·  Juan D. Guerrero-Calderon, MD
8–9 p.m. ET
Oct. 20 CME-eligible
Missed Breast Cancers
Laura Dean, MD  ·  Shaista Saeed, MBBS
8–9 p.m. ET
Oct. 27 CME-eligible
High-Risk Breast Lesions: Update on Management and Practice Patterns
Kathryn Zamora, MD  ·  Kristen Coffey, MD, FSBI  ·  Manisha Bahl, MD, FSBI  ·  Samantha Heller, MD, PhD, FSBI
8–9 p.m. ET
From the community

Answering patients' toughest questions

SBI members take on the questions patients find hardest to ask — in short, sharable clips you can watch for language you can reuse, or pass along to patients and referring colleagues. Real breast imagers, clear answers, grounded in the evidence.

"How long do mammograms take?"
Featuring SBI member Sarah Jacobs, RT
"If I have dense breasts or breast implants, can I still get a mammogram"
Featuring an SBI member Ellie Wellington, MD
"I was called back. Does that mean I have cancer?"
Featuring an SBI member Bryanna Guthridge
Reference library

Helpful Links

Advocacy Videos
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Partnership Organizations
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International Education Outreach
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Breast Screening Guidelines at Every Age
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SBI Podcast
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Nipple Discharge: A Clinician's Guide
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