New treatments? Earlier diagnosis? More access? There are many things to be hopeful about for the future of breast cancer. Hear unscripted messages from patients, caregivers, researchers, and clinicians submitted during Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2023.
31 Days of Hopes and Aspirations for the Future of Breast Cancer.
Watch all of the video messages below.
DAY 1: Rebecca
Rebecca shares her deep sadness at losing her mother to cancer when Rebecca was just 20 years old and shares her hope for early detection yielding better outcomes and longer lives.
DAY 2: Allison
Allison has created an inspirational mnemonic for breast cancer where HOPE transforms into HERO.
DAY 3: Jessica
Jessica, whose mother was recently diagnosed with Stage III cancer, shares her concerns about not being able to undergo tests herself at age 40 to understand her own risk of breast cancer.
DAY 4: Dr. Mike
From a physician perspective, Dr. Mike shares his knowledge of new technologies available today and on the horizon.
DAY 5: Corrine
Founder of the Know Your Lemons Foundation, Corrine shares her hope for expanded education while also recapping some of the great resources of her organization. knowyourlemons.org
DAY 6: Veronica
Veronica hopes for a more timely and definitive diagnosis that allows for a more focused patient pathway.
DAY 7: Lisa
Lisa talks about the personification of cancer and her hopes for immediate results from imaging exams.
DAY 8: Steve
Steve, an employee of Seno, explains of his mother and daughter battling cancer and why he’s so committed to finding a better patient pathway that calls for timely diagnosis and less painful procedures.
DAY 9: Chris
Chris shares his history in the breast cancer space and his work with the Karen Wellington Foundation local chapter. karenwellingtonfoundation.org.
DAY 10: Bobby
As the son of a breast cancer survivor, Bobby shares his passion for advocating legislative changes for coverage and access to all.
DAY 11: Tammy
As a breast cancer survivor and head of marketing at Seno, Tammy shares her hopes of disease eradication and equal access to new technologies.
DAY 12: Rebekah
Becky shares her hope for efficient exams all done in one visit so that no time is wasted on a treatment pathway.
DAY 13: Dr. Ellen
Breast and women’s imaging specialist, Dr. Ellen, hopes for breast cancer prevention through the use of vaccines.
DAY 14: Alyssa
Alyssa hopes women in rural and underserved communities gain equal access to quality healthcare services.
DAY 15: Kari
Kari, an employee of Seno, shares the loss of her sister to breast cancer in 2013 and its impact on her family. Kari’s plea is for everyone to get screened – and early – so there’s a fighting chance if cancer is discovered.
DAY 16: Leslie
Leslie, founder of My Density Matters, shares a future where breast density no longer inhibits early detection. mydensitymatters.org
DAY 17: Dr. Pam
Dr. Pam, a breast specialist, with years of experience screening and diagnosing breast cancer, shares her straightforward hope for the disease.
DAY 18: Dr. Steve
As a breast imager, Dr. Steve, shares how OA/US provides insight into the “character” of suspicious masses to reduce false positives and pick up false negatives that would have slipped through.
DAY 19: Lauren
Lauren hopes that anyone impacted by breast cancer is empowered with resources, options, and knowledge.
DAY 20: Shaan
Shaan shares her hopes for continued development of noninvasive tools to improve the quality of care and avoid procedures like those she’s experienced.
DAY 21: Alex
As a nursing mother and daughter of a breast cancer survivor, Alex hopes for better technology that allows for women in her situation to undergo screening more conveniently and with greater accuracy.
DAY 22: Scott
Scott hopes for better diagnosis through the use of data and the insight it offers.
DAY 23: Charlie
Charlie shares how cancer has impacted her family and how she hopes for accessibility, affordability, and awareness for her daughter and others.
DAY 24: Vernita
Vernita, a breast cancer survivor, shares how she’s seen so many advancements since her diagnosis, yet still encourages others to undergo screening.
DAY 25: Michael
Michael, manager of Clinical Applications at Seno, shares his experience in training physicians and sonographers and their impression of OA/US, as well as patients’ feedback about the technology.
DAY 26: Renee
Renee shares her passion about early detection and for those who drive hard to innovate.
DAY 27: Katrina
Katrina discusses healthcare affordability and her hope for improved access to care, enabling early detection which leads to better outcomes.
DAY 28: Dr. Richard
Dr. Richard hopes for no one to die from breast cancer and -- toward that goal -- there is improved access to primary and secondary screening and a host of new technologies becoming available.
DAY 29: Bryan
Bryan, who’s lost loved ones to cancer, shares his hopes for the future of breast cancer, starting with meeting survivors who are resilient and proud for beating the disease.
DAY 30: Michelle
Michelle, a 12-year breast cancer survivor, shares her story along with hopes for research to find a cure and new technology to improve early detection.
DAY 31: Edna
Edna, a breast cancer industry professional, hopes to see the 1 in 8 statistic for women being diagnosed with breast cancer to be improved to 1 in 10 or higher.
DAY 32: Yunus
Hear from Yunus who talks about his hopes for machine learning to continue its impact on diagnostic accuracy, support of early detection, and resulting improved outcomes.