@Fufan BreastScreen NSW can't refuse anyone over 40 and no need for a referral, but radiology places, who would do the US at the same time would charge - so would make more sense to get them both done together .. and may need a referral from her GP xx.
Ultrasounds should be standard procedure for those with dense breast tissue, particularly those using the BreastScreen buses, as they still only use 2D technology - and will still miss many tumours in those with dense breast tissue.
Maybe the newer 3D/Tomosynthesis used in major centres IS 'better than ever' ... but I am not sure I'd only go with that - I'd still ask for the US, even if I had to pay, I reckon!! ;)
