THE BREM BLOG
EXPERT EDUCATION ABOUT EARLY DETECTION, ACCESS TO DIAGNOSTIC TESTS FOR WOMEN IN NEED, AND PHYSICIAN TRAINING.
Breast Cancer "Overdiagnosis" is a Dangerous Misnomer
A swath of mainstream media lapped up a study published in the Annals of Medicine. This Danish study claims that there has been widespread “overdiagnosis” of breast cancer. This claim is unfounded and dangerous. The cited study makes three inaccurate and damaging implications.
A Physician's Perspective on Volunteering for the Brem Foundation
I am a Brem Breast Imaging Fellow. I spend my days learning the most cutting-edge techniques in breast cancer diagnosis and understanding how to be a compassionate physician. Part of my role includes reaching out to communities by volunteering to support the Brem Foundation’s life-saving work. This year I had the privilege of doing so – but in an unconventional way – at the Washington Football Team’s annual breast cancer awareness game.
A Lifesaving Investment: 3-D Mammography
Technology is always evolving—including breast imaging technology.
Think of it like this: I usually upgrade my smart phone every two years, when I renew my contract with AT&T. In return for committing to another two years of service with AT&T, the newest smart phone is available for a discounted price (for example, we will assume it is $400 less and the final cost is $200). The newest smart phone usually weighs less, has more storage space, has longer battery life, and also functions faster than the older smart phone. The “last year” smart phone model is also available as an option. Although still functional, it weighs more, has less storage space, has a shorter battery life, and functions slower. But this phone is $500 less and the final cost is $100.
A Brem Fellow in the Military
Hydrangeas are blooming along the brick sidewalks, the heavy evening air is stirred by a breeze, the savory scent of a neighbor’s grill wafts past, the charming glow of lightning bugs brighten the night, and herds of tourists crowd the sidewalks … these are the signs of summer in Washington, DC. As the 4th of July approaches and we fire up our grills and pack our picnic baskets, we also reflect on our independence. Not just our country’s independence, but the individual liberties that freedom grants each of us. For many of us, we also think about our military.
An Annual Mammogram Might Not Be Enough
There is so much discussion in the media about annual mammograms. The American College of Radiology (ACR), Society of Breast Imaging (SBI), and the Brem Foundation recommend annual screening mammography for all women without other risk factors at age 40. But, for some women, screening breast MRI is critical to finding early, curable breast cancers. This powerful and life-saving screening tool can save your life. But to get it, you must know your family and breast health histories.