JoAnn Pushkin (@joannpushkin) 's Twitter Profile
JoAnn Pushkin

@joannpushkin

Co-founder and Executive Director, DenseBreast-info, Inc., Initiated New York State, federal legislative and FDA/MQSA density inform efforts. Cofounder DENSE.

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JoAnn Pushkin and a panel of experts lead a powerful discussion on the advocacy efforts shaping the future of breast imaging. This impactful session highlights personal journeys, major policy wins, and real-world strategies that prove one voice can spark real change. #SBI2025

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Just out! @NYTimes article on new evidence on the value of supplemental screening in #densebreasts, particularly by contrast methods. I and DBI's@DrWendieBerg were asked for comment. For more info on dense breasts, visit/share DenseBreast-info.org. nytimes.com/2025/05/23/hea…

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New evidence: @NYTimes on UK research detailing add’l cancer detection rate of supplemental screening in dense breasts. “these cancers were found early enough that most were still contained within the breast,” DenseBreast-Info.org’s JoAnn Pushkin. “These were tragedies averted.”

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Newly introduced state insurance bills to cover expanded breast imaging: New Jersey A5542: pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A60… Wisconsin AB263: docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/p… Wisconsin AB264: billtrack50.com/billdetail/189… #WomensHealth #BreastDensity

Newly introduced state insurance bills to cover expanded breast imaging:
New Jersey A5542: pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A60…
Wisconsin AB263: docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/p…
Wisconsin AB264: billtrack50.com/billdetail/189…
#WomensHealth #BreastDensity
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DBI's DrWendieBerg in @NYTimes article detailing new UK research on add'l cancer detection rate of supplemental screening in #densebreasts: "Most of the tumors detected with the contrast-enhanced scans were invasive & potentially life-threatening." ‼️ 📣 nytimes.com/2025/05/23/hea…

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Amazing success--so grateful! Women worldwide need to know the limitations of mammography in dense breasts. Optimal screening includes contrast MRI or contrast mammography in dense breasts; ultrasound if contrast not available. We need access/consistent insurance coverage!

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BreastScreen Australia will now notify women of their breast density after routine mammograms! Huge win for transparency & patient advocacy. Position Statement: health.gov.au/resources/publ… #DenseBreasts #BreastCancerAwareness

BreastScreen Australia will now notify women of their breast density after routine mammograms!
Huge win for transparency & patient advocacy.

Position Statement: health.gov.au/resources/publ…
#DenseBreasts #BreastCancerAwareness
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New UK BRAID study provides evidence of increased cancer detection with supplemental screening in dense breasts. DenseBreastInfo’s JoAnn Pushkin: “Denying extra screening leads to countless missed cancers—and avoidable tragedies.” Full story AuntMinnie.com: auntminnie.com/clinical-news/…

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1 MILLION visits from 205 countries/territories to DenseBreast-info.org in 2024! Thank you for helping spread awareness about dense breast tissue and early detection. Every visit = more lives informed. #BreastHealth #DenseBreastInfo #EarlyDetection #1MillionStrong

1 MILLION visits from 205 countries/territories to DenseBreast-info.org in 2024! 
Thank you for helping spread awareness about dense breast tissue and early detection. Every visit = more lives informed. 
#BreastHealth #DenseBreastInfo #EarlyDetection #1MillionStrong
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WI advocate Gail Zeamer fought for that state's Density Inform Law and now her family honors her work and legacy but fighting for no-cost supplemental screening for these women. Let's go! 35 other states have already enacted similar laws: densebreast-info.org/legislative-in…

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Great read! DenseBreast-Info.org's Chief Scientific Advisor DrWendieBerg chats with WebMD and shares insights on dense breasts, supplemental screening, insurance coverage, and DenseBreast-info.org resources.

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Going global! We are so encouraged by the incredible reach of DenseBreast-Info.org's educational resources in 2024. Your "go to" resource to Get Smart About Being Dense.

Going global! We are so encouraged by the incredible reach of <a href="/DenseBreastInfo/">DenseBreast-Info.org</a>'s educational resources in 2024.  Your "go to" resource to Get Smart About Being Dense.
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Dense breast tissue can hide cancer on a mammogram — a serious issue for nearly 50% of women over 40. DBI's DrWendieBerg notes: “Mammograms miss ~40% of cancers in women with dense breasts.” Full story WebMD: webmd.com/breast-cancer/… #BreastCancer #DenseBreasts

Dense breast tissue can hide cancer on a mammogram — a serious issue for nearly 50% of women over 40.

DBI's <a href="/DrWendieBerg/">DrWendieBerg</a> notes: “Mammograms miss ~40% of cancers in women with dense breasts.”
Full story <a href="/WebMD/">WebMD</a>: webmd.com/breast-cancer/…
#BreastCancer #DenseBreasts
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Our results on screening contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM) in women at higher risk who qualify for MRI just out in Radiology. Thank you PA Breast Cancer Coalition for support! Added cancer detection of 10/1000 after 3D mammogram, no interval cancers. DenseBreast-Info.org pubs.rsna.org/eprint/BU9VWST…

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Pennsylvania’s Bill S88 aims to eliminate out-of-pocket costs for diagnostic breast imaging, MRIs, and ultrasounds when needed. A potential big step for accessible breast care More on state laws: densebreast-info.org/legislative-in… #BreastHealth #DenseBreasts

Pennsylvania’s Bill S88 aims to eliminate out-of-pocket costs for diagnostic breast imaging, MRIs, and ultrasounds when needed. A potential big step for accessible breast care 

More on state laws: densebreast-info.org/legislative-in…

#BreastHealth #DenseBreasts
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Congrats to DenseBreast-Info.org Chief Scientific Advisor DrWendieBerg for impactful study of screening contrast mammography (CEM) in women at higher risk, 87% of whom had dense breasts. CEM is a promising alternative to MRI!

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Visits from Ireland to densebreast-info.org surged in May as “Inform” advocacy grows and talks of standardized density notification continue. 🇮🇪 Awareness is rising—thank you! @HSE_Live National Screening Service Irish Cancer Society BreastDensityMatters #DenseBreasts #Ireland #KnowYourDensity

Visits from Ireland to densebreast-info.org surged in May as “Inform” advocacy grows and talks of standardized density notification continue. 🇮🇪

Awareness is rising—thank you!
@HSE_Live <a href="/NSShse/">National Screening Service</a> <a href="/IrishCancerSoc/">Irish Cancer Society</a> <a href="/Cheryl_Cruwys/">BreastDensityMatters</a>
#DenseBreasts  #Ireland #KnowYourDensity
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Update from Australia: Visits to DenseBreast-info.org from "Down Under" are on the rise following BreastScreen Australia's new recommendation to inform women about breast density during routine mammograms. Read more: health.gov.au/resources/publ… #BreastDensity #DenseBreast

Update from Australia:
Visits to DenseBreast-info.org from "Down Under" are on the rise following BreastScreen Australia's new recommendation to inform women about breast density during routine mammograms.

Read more: health.gov.au/resources/publ…

#BreastDensity  #DenseBreast
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Most grateful that advocacy efforts were highlighted and the educational resources of DenseBreast-Info.org recognized. It was a profound honor to be named an SBI Honorary Fellow.