Webinar: Difference in Density: Why it Matters for Your Breast Health

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Do you have dense breasts? 

Half of US women have dense breasts, but many don’t even know it or know how it impacts their breast health. 

Let’s discuss breast density, mammography, and how it relates to cancer at UT Health San Antonio’s webinar, “Difference in Density: Why it Matters for Your Breast Health,” at 12 p.m. Central on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. 

This webinar features experts from the Mays Cancer Center at UT Health San Antonio and a breast cancer survivor with firsthand experience with dense breasts.  

Together, they will discuss how to talk to your doctor about dense breasts and the steps you should take to monitor your breast health following a dense breast diagnosis. 

With this knowledge, patients can feel empowered to talk to their doctor about their diagnosis and discuss how to navigate future prevention screenings so we can reduce the number of Latinas and all women suffering or dying from breast cancer. 

This webinar was made possible with support from Novartis — a top pharmaceutical corporation dedicated to developing treatments for cancer, heart conditions, and neurological disorders.  

To learn more about Novartis and their commitment to breast cancer treatment and awareness, please visit their website.

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Learn about the Speakers for this Webinar on Breast Density 

Here are the panelists for the webinar. 

Panelist presentations and discussion will be moderated by Dr. Amelie Ramirez. 

Amelie G. Ramirez, DrPH (moderator), an internationally recognized researcher in health promotion and behavioral change, is director of Salud America! and leader of the Institute for Health Promotion Research in the Department of Population Health Sciences at UT Health San Antonio. She has spent over 30 years directing research on human and organizational communication to reduce chronic disease and cancer among all people, including cancer risk factors, clinical trial recruitment, tobacco prevention, and obesity prevention. She also is associate director of cancer outreach and engagement at the NCI-designated Mays Cancer Center at UT Health San Antonio. 

Jessica Treviño Jones, MD, is an associate professor in the Division of Hematology-Oncology at UT Health San Antonio and a breast medical oncologist at Mays Cancer Center, home to UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center. She is also the founder and director of Mays Cancer Center’s Cancer Risk Reduction and Education Clinic. After earning her medical degree from UT Health San Antonio, Jones completed a residency in internal medicine followed by a hematology-oncology fellowship with a focus on breast cancer. Jones began her career at UTHealth Houston, where she pioneered the McGovern Medical School’s Breast Cancer Prevention Program, emphasizing proactive healthcare strategies. Her commitment to education earned her the prestigious Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long Presidential Scholar award during medical school and subsequent accolades, such as the Dean’s Special Recognition for Teaching Excellence. Jones collaborates with research clinicians across Texas, including UT Health Rio Grande Valley. As a breast oncologist and cancer prevention expert, she focuses on risk reduction, adherence and improving the quality of life for her patients, particularly those in communities at higher risk of breast cancer. 

Sara M. Ortiz-Romero, MD, is a diagnostic radiologist in San Antonio. She also serves as an assistant professor of breast imaging and intervention at UT Health San Antonio.

She has over 10 years of experience in the medical field and graduated from Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine in 2014.

Rosemary Carrera is a Miami native, first-generation American, and breast cancer survivor who turned her personal journey into a mission to help others. A former Low Vision Optometrist and business owner, she was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 40 after her first mammogram — an experience that transformed her life. In 2019, she founded 305 Pink Pack, a nonprofit that removes the everyday barriers women face during cancer treatment by providing support such as transportation, childcare, and grocery assistance. Under her leadership, the organization has served hundreds of women across Miami-Dade County. Rosemary continues to be a powerful leader for fair cancer care and access within the Hispanic community. 

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Editor’s note: This blog post was curated and published with grant funding from Novartis. To learn more about Novartis’ commitment to breast cancer innovations and prevention, please visit their website.