Breast density – what does it mean for GPs and their patients?

Overview
Mammographic breast density can be a challenge for general
practitioners (GPs) and their patients. High mammographic breast
density lowers the sensitivity of breast cancer screening; thereby
increasing the risk of an interval cancer between screening episodes,
and moderately increases breast cancer risk. Breast Screen WA is the
only Australian state screening program to notify women and their
GP when a mammogram shows marked increased breast density (and
have been doing so for over 10 years). Women are advised in writing
to consult their GP to discuss the significance of their breast density,
to have a clinical examination and receive further advice about their
breast cancer risk.
At this webinar, Associate Professor Jennifer Stone will discuss the
significance of breast density, its occurrence, how to discuss the
implications of increased breast density with patients, and the way
forward