Hello everyone,
Please see information on BCNA's website regarding breast density.
https://www.bcna.org.au/breast-health-awareness/mammographic-density-and-screening/BCNA are calling on the following areas of reform for women with dense breasts:
- Extension of the WA BreastScreen program that advises all women with dense breasts that their screening mammogram is less sensitive to cancers and they should therefore be vigilant in looking for breast changes and speak to their GP if they would like further information on additional screening options such as breast ultrasound, tomosynthesis or breast MRI.
- Improved Medicare rebates for women with dense breasts who need additional screening options such as breast MRI in order to reduce out-of-pocket costs associated with breast cancer surveillance.
- Greater funding investment into automated programs that can better determine a woman’s levels of breast density to better assist her to make informed decisions based upon her individual risk.
- Development of clinical practice guidelines for the management of breast density so that women can be better informed of what their risk of breast cancer is and how they can best screen for breast cancer.
- Greater research into links between breast density and breast cancer risk.
