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We sincerely thank Drs Kattapuram and Hoagland for their thoughtful letter of response (1) to our article (2). The purpose of our article was to provide the rationale for breast radiologists to become involved in local advocacy for screening and to offer a myriad of approaches to support this important role. Our manuscript was tailored toward providing our audience of breast radiologists with an overview applicable to daily clinical practice.

We heartily support the spirit of the letter provided by Drs Kattapuram and Hoagland. The letter further delves into specifics and examples regarding the critical roles of political advocacy and public service and how they impact all breast radiologists. We embrace the inclusion of more radiologists in these types of advocacy efforts (and the highlighting of more opportunities for such), which are often at a regional or national level, to promote breast screening because of its significant potential impact in reducing breast cancer morbidity and mortality.

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