Vicki Durston: The challenges faced by individuals with dense breast tissue
Vicki Durston, Director of Policy, Advocacy and Support Services at the Breast Cancer Network Australia, reshared a post by Anne Peek, Non Executive Director at BrainLink Services, on LinkedIn, adding:
“I want to share the impactful story of Anne Peek, a respected health executive whose professional experience and personal encounter with breast cancer bring attention to the critical issue of breast density and its associated risk.
Her insights underscore the challenges faced by individuals with dense breast tissue and highlight the urgent need to address this issue.
We deeply value the work of InforMD in advancing awareness, education and research related to breast density. Their efforts, supported by dedicated consumer representatives from BCNA, are essential in shaping policy.
At Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA), we are committed to ensuring equitable access and affordability for risk-based screening. As we anticipate the launch of the revised Breast Density Statement and the recommendations from Breast Screen Australia‘s review in 2025, our focus remains on advocating for improvements that will benefit all individuals, particularly those at high risk.”
Quoting Anne Peek‘s post:
“The Breast Screen Australia Program has been undergoing a comprehensive review that will conclude in early 2025. A final report to government with recommendations will follow.
As a consumer I was invited to contribute to the review and encouraged to share my story.
Thank you to InforMD for your unwavering focus on the importance of breast density and for publishing my story.”
Vicki Durston is the Director of Policy, Advocacy and Support Services at the Breast Cancer Network Australia. Additionally, she is also the President of the General Assembly and a Board Member at ABC Global Alliance. She earned her Master of Education degree in Leadership, Policy & Change from Monash University.
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