Breast cancer has been in the news a lot in the last couple of weeks. First, there was the New York Times article on how the shift to digital mammograms is resulting in a greater number of follow-ups. However, the upshot was that this new technology is worth all the extra trouble. After reading it I wondered, do black women know that they should be getting digital mammograms? If not, who is going to tell them? A lot of insurance companies operate in the don’t ask, don’t tell mode so sisters may not know that they should be quizzing their doctor or facility about what type of mammograms they offer before they make an appointment. Read the full story