Detecting breast cancer early will save your life
Are You Dense? Fact #3
The addition of a single screening ultrasound to mammogram increases detection of breast cancers that are small and node-negative.

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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

The communication of breast density will be standardized in the state of Connecticut beginning October 1, 2009.  For a copy of Public Act 09-41 click here. 

Dr. Nancy Cappello testifies in support of Raised Bill 458 on February 3, 2009 - the fifth year anniversary of her cancer diagnosis.  The CT Society of Radiologists, Susan G.Komen and the American Cancer Society lend support of the bill.

To view the testimonies visit

http://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/menu/CommDocTmyBill.asp?comm_code=INS&bill=SB-00458&doc_year=2009

To view the history of the Bill visit http://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=458&which_year=2009&SUBMIT1.x=10&SUBMIT1.y=13