Health Report - Separate stories podcast   /     Why density matters when it comes to breast screening

Description

Victoria’s breast screening service is starting to advise patients when they have dense breasts, urging them to discuss their cancer risk with their GP.Western Australia and South Australia have been doing this for some years.However there are still no national guidelines, and it’s not always clear what GPs should do with this information.Guest/sAssociate Professor Wendy Ingman, University of AdelaideReferencesBreast density - frequently asked questions - BreastScreen VictoriaDense breasts - BreastScreen WABreast density - BreastScreen SABreastScreen Australia National Policy and Funding Review

Summary

Victoria’s breast screening service is starting to advise patients when they have dense breasts, urging them to discuss their cancer risk with their GP. Western Australia and South Australia have been doing this for some years. However there are still no national guidelines, and it’s not always clear what GPs should do with this information. Guest/s Associate Professor Wendy Ingman, University of Adelaide References Breast density - frequently asked questions - BreastScreen Victoria Dense breasts - BreastScreen WA Breast density - BreastScreen SA BreastScreen Australia National Policy and Funding Review

Subtitle
Victoria’s breast screening service is starting to advise patients when they have dense breasts, urging them to discuss their cancer risk with their GP. Western Australia and South Australia have been doing this for some years. However there are sti
Duration
0:10:49
Publishing date
2025-02-22 05:03
Link
https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/healthreport/breast-density-cancer-screening/104965230
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