‘A woman’s right to know’: Why radiologists now back widespread breast density reporting

About one in 10 Australian have extremely dense breasts, says Associate Professor Michelle Reintals.
Associate Professor Michelle Reintals.

In December last year, the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists joined calls for widespread breast density reporting to inform patients of their individual risk.

The endorsement represented a 180 degree turn on the college’s 2016 stance.