“While density inform laws were developed to raise patient awareness about dense breast tissue, they do not, on their own, fully educate women about dense tissue. Women’s healthcare providers play a critical role in communicating clear, accurate information to patients about the masking and screening implications of dense breast tissue. In addition to more appropriate breast cancer screening recommendations, improving knowledge among providers may result in more informed and effective patient-provider communications which would improve patient understanding of the implications of dense tissue and encourage shared decision making about breast health,” said Wendie Berg, M.D., Ph.D., Professor of Radiology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Magee-Womens Hospital, Department of Radiology and Chief Scientific Advisor, DenseBreast-info.org.

This research was funded in part by a generous grant from the American Cancer Society.

About DenseBreast-info.org
DenseBreast-info.org, cited as the most up-to-date and comprehensive resource on the topic, was developed to provide breast density information to both patients and health care professionals. This medically-sourced educational tool is the collaborative effort of world-renowned breast imaging experts and medical reviewers and includes a Risk Model Primer and a comprehensive suite of educational tools. Free downloadable patient tools include a Patient Fact Sheet, Patient Brochure and Breast Cancer Risk Checklist. Also available is a patient education video series, Let’s Talk About Dense Breasts.

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