Two things about BreastScreen NSW
1. Recent posts on the BreastScreen NSW Facebook page have criticised it for not assessing breast density, unlike BreastScreen WA and private screening clinics. Tumours can hide in dense breasts whi...
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I've had numerous run-ins with BSNSW, in writing - since my own breast cancer was not picked up by the rural buses with 2D machines .... but my GP easily found it 4 months after in a random breast check.
BSNSW asked if I wanted my films 're-examined' by an independent radiologist & also compared to the ones done at a proper radiologist place. I said yes. They then sent me a gleeful letter saying that in their opinion, I didn't have breast cancer. WRONG ANSWER! 1) they didn't use an independent radiologist to read it & 2) they didn't compare it to the other films.
They got yet another blast from me in writing about the insensitivity of their letter and that it is medical neglect by omission to NOT advise women of their breast density on their very first mammogram & the need for an ultrasound (as a minimum) if found to be the case.
It is illogical that BSWA can tell their clients but BSNSW (or the other states) can't - as they are all under the BS Australia umbrella.
@wendy55 - I am so sorry to hear of your battle with them & it is disgusting that the doctors all protect each other .... xx
@Blossom1961 - I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's malpractise as well. xx
It costs them NOTHING to advise patients of their breast density - it is their JOB to find the breast cancers as early as they can, and by not advising clients of their basic rights - are contributing to higher mortality rates.
BSNSW asked if I wanted my films 're-examined' by an independent radiologist & also compared to the ones done at a proper radiologist place. I said yes. They then sent me a gleeful letter saying that in their opinion, I didn't have breast cancer. WRONG ANSWER! 1) they didn't use an independent radiologist to read it & 2) they didn't compare it to the other films.
They got yet another blast from me in writing about the insensitivity of their letter and that it is medical neglect by omission to NOT advise women of their breast density on their very first mammogram & the need for an ultrasound (as a minimum) if found to be the case.
It is illogical that BSWA can tell their clients but BSNSW (or the other states) can't - as they are all under the BS Australia umbrella.
@wendy55 - I am so sorry to hear of your battle with them & it is disgusting that the doctors all protect each other .... xx
@Blossom1961 - I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's malpractise as well. xx
It costs them NOTHING to advise patients of their breast density - it is their JOB to find the breast cancers as early as they can, and by not advising clients of their basic rights - are contributing to higher mortality rates.