Early Detection Saves Lives Coalition

Gail's Law is the law of the land! The Early Detection Saves Lives Coalition celebrates Gov. Evers signing SB 264 into law today. Read more from the coalition below.

Becky Bauer had her pain ignored -- twice. With life moving fast and no knowledge of her dense breast tissue, she received a mammogram, ultrasound, biopsy, and late diagnosis all in one day. She is one of the many women who Gail's Law would've helped.

In 2025, 42,170 women were estimated to die from breast cancer. In 2026, Gail's Law will work towards increasing survival by increasing access to early detection.

Greta Casey was diagnosed late with breast cancer that ultimately spread to her lymph nodes and gave her an increased risk of developing metastatic recurrence, for which there is now cure. Gail's Law would have prevented this, and her story is yet another reminder.

Prior to the passage of Gail's Law, Debra Nevels shared her story in a Letter to the Editor of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Read more of her story here: jsonline.com/story/opinion/…

Happy #InternationalWomen'sDay! Today, we recognize and celebrate all the women who helped make a difference in passing Gail's Law. Your advocacy turned into action -- it is because of these women that Wisconsin women will have access to lifesaving screenings.

The passage of Gail's Law in the Wisconsin legislature was impactful for many, but none more so than the Zeamer family themselves. Rhonda Foxx shares more in a visit with them on Spectrum News 1. See the piece below. spectrumnews1.com/wi/milwaukee/n…

This National Women's History Month hits close to home, as Gail's Law has recently passed both the Wisconsin State Senate and Assembly, and is on its way to Governor Evers' desk! We are proud to be celebrating all women, especially our fierce patient-advocates.

National Cancer Prevention month serves as a reminder that early detection is important. Though it may not prevent cancer itself, it contributes to the growing number of 4 million breast cancer survivors in the United States.

Did you know? When diagnosed early, the 5-year survival rate for breast cancer is 99%. Early detection matters -- it's the gamechanger for those diagnosed. Learn more about early detection here! earlydetectionwi.com

For National Caregiver's Day, we honor and celebrate the people who stand beside women every step of the way — through diagnosis, decision‑making, treatment, and recovery. When caregivers have the tools they need, women have the care they deserve. #earlydetection #GailsLaw

This just in! Gail's Law has officially passed the State Assembly in a 96-0 vote and is now on the way to Gov. Evers' desk! We thank our Republican and Democrat champions for their leadership in this effort. Here's to Gail's Law and her legacy.

As Gail's Law is voted on in the Assembly today, we're highlighting Steve Zeamer's interview with Charles Benson from TMJ4. Access the piece here: tmj4.com/news/local-new…

Sophie Zeamer speaks with Fox 11 on the journey of AB 263 (Gail's Law). Read more about the bill and what it would mean for Gail's legacy here. fox11online.com/news/local/nee…

As we enter the last week of session, we are proud to share a video of Gail Zeamer from 2024, explaining exactly why Gail's Law is pertinent for Wisconsin women, and how it would have helped her receive an earlier diagnosis. Presented by the Wisconsin Breast Cancer Coalition.

Critical screenings mean critical legislation. Urge lawmakers to pass Gail's Law in the Assembly using the following link: earlydetectionwi.com

Dense breasts are common -- around 40% of women have dense tissue that hides cancer, making mammograms harder to interpret and supplemental screenings critical.

Early detection only works when women can actually access the imaging they need. Gail’s Law ensures every Wisconsin woman — regardless of income — has access to complete breast cancer screening, especially those at elevated risk. earlydetectionwi.com

Gail’s Law removes those barriers, ensuring every woman in Wisconsin has access to complete, medically recommended breast imaging — not just those who can afford it.

For the 40% of women with dense breast tissue, a standard mammogram may miss cancer — but financial barriers still block access to supplemental imaging like ultrasound or MRI.