Advocacy Archives - Jennifer A Douglas

NBC News Just Broke a Story Every DCIS Patient Should Know About

Jennifer Douglas — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:00:04 +0000

Update: As of 10/8/2026 the proposed policy was retired due to the extensive advocacy and comments from the community. Thank you, NBC, for your coverage!

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Why I’m Ignoring the New ACP Mammogram Guidelines

Jennifer Douglas — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:25:28 +0000

The ACP just released new breast screening recommendations — and they're a step backwards. I got DCIS at 41. Had I followed these guidelines, I may never have caught it. Here's what the experts are saying, and why I'm urging you to ignore them.

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DCIS Patients: Your Access to Biomarker Testing is at Risk – Take Action Today

Jennifer Douglas — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 21:25:53 +0000

Update: The draft policy was withdrawn as of 10/8/2026. Thank you for speaking up and helping to preserve access to DCIS biomarker testing!

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Experiencing the Power of Community with the PreludeDx Team

Jennifer Douglas — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 16:47:41 +0000

When I stepped into the PreludeDx Sales Meeting, I expected to give a talk. What I didn’t expect was to feel like part of a team. This experience reminded me just how powerful patient communities can be—and how companies that truly listen to patients can make a real impact.

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DIEP Flap Insurance Coverage at Risk: Urgent Advocacy Issue

Jennifer Douglas — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 19:45:06 +0000

Insurance coverage for DIEP flap reconstruction is in danger because of a CMS coding change. Take action today to advocate for our options. Together we can make a difference.

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Persisting Towards a Diagnosis: From Carpal Tunnel to a Herniated Disc

Jennifer Douglas — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 18:22:37 +0000

Adventures in Self-Advocacy-- The real reason my fingers were numb was a herniated disc in my spine, not carpal tunnel.

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