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What Every Woman Should Know About Breast Density with Leslie Ferris Yerger
Thursday, 8 October, 2026
Do you know your breast density and why it matters?Leslie Ferris Yerger received an “all clear” mammogram and ultrasound, yet was diagnosed with Stage IV breast cancer in November 2017. Her experience exposed a critical gap in breast cancer screening that many women still do not understand: dense breast tissue can make cancer more difficult to see on a mammogram.Determined to keep other women from experiencing the same devastating surprise, Leslie founded the nonprofit My Density Matters. Today, she is a TEDx speaker, author of Probably Benign and a passionate advocate helping women learn their breast density, understand their screening options and speak up for the additional care they may need.Join Leslie and Katana as they discuss:What breast density is and why every woman should know her densityHow dense breast tissue can affect what a mammogram revealsWhat questions to ask and what next steps to consider if you have dense breastsHow to advocate for yourself if you have difficulty obtaining the screening you needResources available through My Density MattersWhy This Matters:Many women assume that an “all clear” mammogram means there is nothing more to consider. Leslie’s story reminds us that understanding our breast density and knowing which questions to ask can be an essential part of protecting our health.Free Resource:My Density Matters offers education and tools to help women understand breast density and discuss screening options with their healthcare providers: https://mydensitymatters.org/Leslie’s book, Probably Benign: https://www.probablybenign.com/Leslie Ferris Yerger is a TEDx speaker, author of Probably Benign, and women’s health advocate dedicated to improving breast cancer screening awareness. In November 2017, Leslie was diagnosed with Stage IV breast cancer just two months after receiving an “all clear” mammogram and ultrasound. Her experience with dense breasts and delayed detection became the catalyst for her advocacy work.As Founder and CEO of the nonprofit My Density Matters, Leslie is committed to empowering women to know their breast density, understand their screening options, and advocate for the additional screening they may need. Her mission is simple but deeply personal: to help ensure that her story does not become someone else’s story.To learn more about Leslie, visit mydensitymatter.org.This program is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice or as a substitute for professional medical care. The views and information shared by guests are their own and may not reflect current medical guidelines or the views of Smart Women Talk. Breast cancer screening recommendations vary based on age, breast density, personal and family history, individual risk factors, and other considerations. Always discuss your individual screening needs and options with a qualified healthcare professional.
