“If I had waited 6 months longer, things could have been much worse,” Jenna Fischer.
After receiving a follow-up breast ultrasound and biopsy, Ms Fischer was diagnosed with stage 1 triple-positive cancer, a particularly aggressive malignancy. The tumor, which went undetected by the mammogram, was removed in January. She then received chemotherapy and radiation therapy and is glad to report that she is now cancer free.
Having dense breast tissue can hide small invasive tumors that can spread if undetected and increase one’s risk for breast cancer. Given the limitations of mammography in dense tissue, additional screening tools can help increase the chances of women finding a small cancer when it is most treatable.
The 4 classification scale of breast tissue density
Jenna Fischer as Pam Beesley, NBC
Ms Fischer, who co-hosts a podcast called Office Ladies, told followers she hid her hair loss with wigs and hats to keep her diagnosis private. But she is silent no more, crediting social media for raising her own awareness to get the additional screening and get the word out.
We admire her decision to use her celebrity to turn a challenging situation into a teachable moment, raising awareness about annual mammograms and the value of additional tests, such as breast ultrasound and MRI, in those with dense breasts. And she’s doing it all with her trademark sense of humor.
Steve Carell as Michael Scott and Jenna Fischer as Pam Beesley in NBC’s The Office
“Take it from Pam. Michael was right. Get ’em checked, ladies.”
That’s what she said.
PS: As of September 10, 2024, new federal guidelines mandate that all mammogram reports must include information about the patient’s breast density, stating whether their tissue is “dense” or “not dense.” The law requires facilities to notify women if they have dense breast tissue and encourage them to discuss further screening options with their doctor, due to the increased difficulty in detecting cancer with dense tissue on a mammogram alone. This change is enforced by the FDA under the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA).
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“If I had waited 6 months longer, things could have been much worse,” Jenna Fischer.
Last December, after her routine mammogram, Ms Fischer was told the results were inconclusive. But since she has dense breast tissue, as do nearly half of all women over 40 in the US, she was informed that she should consider getting additional screening.
Good thing she did.
After receiving a follow-up breast ultrasound and biopsy, Ms Fischer was diagnosed with stage 1 triple-positive cancer, a particularly aggressive malignancy. The tumor, which went undetected by the mammogram, was removed in January. She then received chemotherapy and radiation therapy and is glad to report that she is now cancer free.
Having dense breast tissue can hide small invasive tumors that can spread if undetected and increase one’s risk for breast cancer. Given the limitations of mammography in dense tissue, additional screening tools can help increase the chances of women finding a small cancer when it is most treatable.
The 4 classification scale of breast tissue density
Known for portraying America’s sweetheart, Pam Beesley, in NBC’s hit workplace comedy, “The Office,” Ms Fischer decided to take on the role of a breast cancer awareness advocate, spreading the word about her recent experience through social media and TV interviews, and giving women good advice.
Jenna Fischer as Pam Beesley, NBC
Ms Fischer, who co-hosts a podcast called Office Ladies, told followers she hid her hair loss with wigs and hats to keep her diagnosis private. But she is silent no more, crediting social media for raising her own awareness to get the additional screening and get the word out.
We admire her decision to use her celebrity to turn a challenging situation into a teachable moment, raising awareness about annual mammograms and the value of additional tests, such as breast ultrasound and MRI, in those with dense breasts. And she’s doing it all with her trademark sense of humor.
Steve Carell as Michael Scott and Jenna Fischer as Pam Beesley in NBC’s The Office
“Take it from Pam. Michael was right. Get ’em checked, ladies.”
That’s what she said.
PS: As of September 10, 2024, new federal guidelines mandate that all mammogram reports must include information about the patient’s breast density, stating whether their tissue is “dense” or “not dense.” The law requires facilities to notify women if they have dense breast tissue and encourage them to discuss further screening options with their doctor, due to the increased difficulty in detecting cancer with dense tissue on a mammogram alone. This change is enforced by the FDA under the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA).
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