The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) has recently published a position statement on breast density.
BCNA and the RANZCR believe telling people about breast density should be a routine part of breast screening across Australia to help people manage their risk. Currently it is only reported
in
some states and territories.
About 40 per cent of women in Australia have increased breast density – this is the amount of fibrous and glandular tissue in a woman’s breasts compared with the amount of fatty tissue
in the breast.
Breast density can make it harder to identify breast cancer on a mammogram and is also its own risk factor for breast cancer.
We will be working alongside partner organisations to advocate for improvements to Australia’s breast screening to make it more personalised based on individual risk, which can include
breast density.
If you are worried about breast density, or any other breast cancer risk factors, ensure you speak to your GP.
See here for the RANZCR position statement and recent media.
