In a recently updated position statement, the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) recommends mandating the reporting of mammographic breast density (MBD) in both the screening and diagnostic settings.
Recognising breast cancer as a leading cause of cancer, affecting 1 in 7 women in Australia, RANZCR emphasises the importance of informed decision-making in breast health.
Mammographic breast density (MBD), a key determinant in cancer detection, varies depending upon the proportions of fibrous, glandular, and fatty tissue within the breast.
RANZCR recommends regular breast cancer screening for all women, irrespective of MBD, and highlights the need for individual risk assessments considering the various risk factors for breast cancer.
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