Given the efficacy of a mammogram is reduced in women with dense breasts and that 50 percent of cancers are missed on a mammogram for women with the highest grade of dense breast tissue, all States of Australia should be providing breast density results to women who undergo a mammogram and providing an ultrasound to anyone with C3 or D4.
Thanks for your comment Occultdiagnosis, breast density and its impact on the effectiveness of mammograms is certainly an issue many people in our community care deeply about. At the moment, approaches to breast density reporting and the use of additional imaging can vary across Australia, and this is an area of ongoing discussion, research, and advocacy. BCNA continues to listen to the experiences of people affected by breast cancer and to advocate for equitable, evidence based screening and information, so everyone can feel informed and supported. We appreciate you raising this important issue and adding to the conversation :)
