Detecting breast cancer early will save your life
Are You Dense? Fact #5
While mammogram detects 98% of cancers in women with fatty breasts, it finds ONLY 48% in women with the densest breasts.

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NATIONAL SURVEY SHOWS 95% OF WOMEN DO NOT KNOW THEIR BREAST DENSITY DESPITE INCREASED CANCER RISK!

NEW YORK, May 20, 2010: Conducted by Harris Interactive, the U-Systems Survey Also Shows that Doctors Have Spoken to Less than 1 in 10 Women About the Impact of Breast Density on Early Detection. Read More

Are You Dense MusicFest 2010 Benefit - AUGUST 28, 2010 * Quassy Amusement Park * Middlebury, CT

» The second annual Are You Dense MusicFest 2010 Benefit for the Early Detection of Breast Cancer!
SPONSORSHIP, EVENT AND TICKET INFORMATION  Read More

RESEARCH: Extremely Dense Tissue is one of the strongest risk factors for cancer - Dr. Cappello interviewed on WNPR

At the American Association for Cancer Research 101st Annual Meeting 2010, held in Washington, D.C. researchers presented the latest data on mammographic density and breast cancer risk. Read More

Palace Theater Presents Abbey Road - A Beatles Tribute supporting Are You Dense, Inc.

Thank you for a successful event! Read More

Dr. Cappello invited to speak at the Breast Cancer Forum at the Capitol.

» A Forum called by Senator Crisco and Senator Harris raises awareness about the recent U.S. Preventive Task Force Recommendations about Mammography Screening. Read More

Dr. Cappello attends the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting in Chicago

» Ron Ho, President of U-Systems, Inc. invites Dr. Cappello to meet with the Somo-Insight Principal Investigators at their meeting in Chicago.  Read More

LEGISLATION - Connecticut Raised Senate Bill 458 - An Act Requiring Communication of Mammographic Breast Density to Patients passes both chambers and is signed by Governor Rell

» Signed by Governor Rell on May 20, 2009 - Public Act 09-41 becomes law as of October 1, 2009 Read More

LEGISLATION - Governor Rell Signs Breast Density Bill at Signing Ceremony

» Women will now be informed about their breast density for the early detection of breast cancer. Read More

MEDIA - LANDMARK LEGISLATION - CT Becomes First State to Inform Women of their Breast Density!

» Shelly Sindland from Fox 61 reports on this landmark legislation.  Read More

Are You Dense 09 Musicfest Memories

» The Are You Dense MusicFest was filled with phenomenal music, speakers, and exibitors.  Read More

Shadow of a Doubt written and performed by Illuminata

» Hear "Shadow" of a Doubt, written and performed by Illuminata for the Are You Dense MusicFest.
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MEDIA - White House Flower Shop designer donates Floral Centerpieces created for the 2009 Business Women's Forum to Are You Dense, Inc.

» Dr. Ellen Durin, Chairperson of the 2009 Business Women's Forum sponsored by the Waterbury Chamber of Commerce, announces that the proceeds from Ruth L's floral centerpieces are donated to Are You Dense, Inc. Read More

MEDIA - Waterbury-Republican Features "Are You Dense" in Today's Women

» Reporter Brynn Mandel spreads the news about Dense Breast Tissue, Senate Bill 458, and Musicfest 09. Read More

MEDIA - On Friday, May 1st Dr. Cappello and Dr. Lynwood Hammers were guests on the Faith Middleton Show

» Faith Middleton of WNPR - Connecticut Public Radio - explores the issue of dense breast tissue and the role of breast ultrasound to find cancers that mammograms miss. Read More

MEDIA - CT STYLE features Dr. Nancy Cappello

» Nancy Cappello is interviewed by Sonia Baghdady on WTNH CT STYLE! Read More

News: The Are You Dense Newsletter

» Stay informed about dense breast tissue and breast health by receiving the Are You Dense Newsletter. Consider joining our mailing list to receive the issue right off the e-press! Read More

MEDIA - Ann DeMatteo a breast cancer survivor and a woman with dense breast tissue reports on Connecticut's Breast Density Law

» Women in Connecticut will now be aware of their breast density because of a recent CT law reports Ann DeMatteo. Read More

MEDIA - Crossroads Magazine interviews Dr. Cappello about her struggle with a late stage cancer diagnosis

» Reporter Stephanie Valickis visits Dr. Nancy Cappello in her home to discuss her life's work to ensure that no woman suffers the tragedy of a late stage cancer diagnosis because of her breast density. Read More

MEDIA - The Newtown Bee reports on dense breast tissue

» Uncloaking the Hidden Secrets reports Nancy Crevier about dense breast tissue and the crutial information women need to know for the early detection of breast cancer. Read More

MEDIA - Ann DeMatteo a reporter for the New Haven Register and a current breast cancer patient interviews Dr. Cappello

» Both Ann and Nancy have dense breast tissue. Read More

MEDIA - Litchfield County Times Reporters spreads the word about Dense Tissue

» Reporters Amy Mulvihill and Daniela Forte write a series of articles about Dr. Cappello's crusade to have every women answer the question "Are You Dense?"  Read More