Mi~story.
Your story matters.
It is estimated that around 25% of breast cancers are missed on mammography in women with heterogeneously dense breasts, and about 40% are missed in women with extremely dense breasts (1).
Yet, 86% of women in the UK do not know their breast density (Micrima x Opinium).
These figures matter, but they represent real experiences, and every voice makes a difference.
Mi~Story by Francesca Lanni
Life can surprise you, sometimes in the toughest ways. At 34, Francesca was having what she thought was the time of her life, until she was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Mi~Story by Clare Cowhig
Clare found her breast cancer in the shower, despite having annual all clear Mammograms for the previous 9 years. She later discovered that her cancer wasn’t seen on a Mammogram due to her dense breasts.
Mi~Story by Siobhán Freeney
Due to her breast density, Siobhán’s cancer was undetected for 6-8 years, resulting in a mastectomy.
Siobhán’s Story.
For more information on breast density, please see the links below
Share your story
Do you have a breast cancer story that you would be happy to share with others? If so, please email us at info@micrima.com
References
Wendie A Berg, Robin L Seitzman, JoAnn Pushkin, Implementing the National Dense Breast Reporting Standard, Expanding Supplemental Screening Using Current Guidelines, and the Proposed Find It Early Act, Journal of Breast Imaging, Volume 5, Issue 6, November-December 2023, Pages 712–723,