🎗️Katie Couric, a well-known cancer advocate, is now a cancer survivor herself.
⏰Katie emphasizes the importance of regular screenings and early detection for breast cancer.
📜Legislation is being introduced to require insurance companies to cover breast ultrasounds for women with dense breasts at no cost to the patient.
💪Katie urges women to advocate for their own health and get the necessary screenings.
👭Katie's daughters have been incredibly supportive throughout her journey.
What is the Couric effect?
—The Couric effect refers to the increase in colon cancer screenings that occurred after Katie Couric aired her own colonoscopy on 'Today' show.
What percentage of women have dense breasts?
—Approximately 45-50% of women in the country have dense breasts.
Are dense breasts easily detectable?
—Dense breasts cannot be detected through physical examinations. They can only be indicated on a mammogram.
How many states require notification for women with dense breasts?
—38 states in the US require doctors to notify women if they have dense breasts.
What is being done to improve insurance coverage for breast ultrasounds?
—Legislation is being introduced to require insurance companies to cover breast ultrasounds for women with dense breasts at no cost to the patient.
00:01Katie Couric, a well-known cancer advocate, is now a cancer survivor herself.
04:36Approximately 45-50% of women in the country have dense breasts.
08:28Legislation is being introduced to require insurance companies to cover breast ultrasounds for women with dense breasts at no cost to the patient.
