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Dr Sandy Minck has advocated for Dense Breast Tissue women to be ADVISED at BreastScreen Level ....
I, personally, believe that all women should be advised of their Breast Density at the time of screening (as they can see it there on the screen) and given documentation on what it may mean (ie having...
@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!! ;)
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!! ;)