FILE – A radiologist uses a magnifying glass to check mammograms for breast cancer in Los Angeles, May 6, 2010. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)

My mother’s journey as a triple-negative breast cancer survivor showed me firsthand just how important it is to understand your own breast cancer risk.

A subsequent risk assessment revealed that I had a high probability of developing breast cancer, spurring me to take action and undergo a double mastectomy to reduce my future risk. While this was not a decision I made lightly, I welcomed the opportunity to take preventative action after learning about my high risk.

That experience reinforced my belief that every woman deserves the same opportunity to understand her risk and make informed decisions about her health.…