Syed Pushes for Expanded Cancer Care

Rep. Nabeela Syed, Congresswoman Schakowsky, Join Local Group ‘My Density Matters,’ to Push for Expanded Cancer Care at State and Federal Levels

“As a lawmaker, constituents are often the ones who inform the legislation I file and advocate for in Springfield. Leslie Yerger, founder and CEO of My Density Matters, reached out to our office with an idea to make Molecular Breast Imaging, testing that can better detect cancer among people who have dense breast tissue, more accessible and affordable for Illinoisans.” Syed said. “Standard mammograms are not enough to detect breast cancer in patients with dense breast tissue. When appropriate check-ups are substantially more expensive because insurance is inadequate, patients often don’t seek the medical care they need. I’m happy to partner with Congresswoman Schakowsky on solving this problem at the state and federal levels, and grateful for the work My Density Matters has done to expose this issue.” Read the full press release here.