Operation Breast Density

Our mission is to empower women with knowledge about their breast health to prevent missed or delayed cancer diagnoses.
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// MISSION

Our mission is to empower women with knowledge about their breast health to prevent missed or delayed cancer diagnoses.


// KEY SERVICES PROVIDED

Operation Breast Density is a nonprofit dedicated to improving breast cancer outcomes by focusing on breast density — a key but often overlooked risk factor. Nearly half of women have dense breast tissue, which increases cancer risk and makes detection on mammograms more difficult. OBD raises awareness, educates the public and health care providers, and funds supplemental imaging such as breast ultrasounds and MRIs for women facing financial barriers. Through community events, educational programs, and fundraising initiatives, OBD empowers women to understand their risk, promotes early detection, and ensures equitable access to life-saving screening, bringing hope and support to countless families.


// UPCOMING EVENTS

  • Annual Yoga on the Lake Event
  • Annual Breast Cancer Screening Symposium
  • Biennial Gala
  • Ladies’ Night Educational Event

// LEADERSHIP

Shoshana Hallowell, M.D., FACS, CEO & Founder

Carmen Stokes, Ph.D., R.N., FNP-BC, CNE, Board Member

Magdalena Plasilova, M.D., Ph.D., Board Member

Richard Hallowell, BSN-RN, Treasurer

Janet Greaves, CPC, Secretary

Tammy Cedo, Board Member

Lori Wallace, B.A., Board Member


// CONTACT INFORMATION

P.O Box 215082
Auburn Hills, MI 48321
407-919-8667
operationbreastdensity.org