Susan F. Smith Center Archives

Voices Podcast – Episode #1: Breast Cancer ‘SoulMates’

When Melissa Angiolillo was diagnosed with breast cancer in January 2015, she had all the support of her husband, family and friends. But what she really needed was someone who had gone through what she was about to experience, someone who knew what it was like to face a stage III breast cancer diagnosis. Enter … Read more

Does Breast Density Affect Mammogram Results?

by Rob Levy

While there are genetic and lifestyle risks for breast cancer, some may not realize that breast density also plays a significant role in risk for the disease. Breasts are considered dense if they are mostly made up of glandular and fibrous tissue and not much fat. Breast density can be seen only on a mammogram; the firmness of breasts is … Read more