A study led by Cambridge University involving over 9,000 women demonstrates that women with very dense breasts should receive alternative scans to enhance breast cancer detection rates. Traditional mammograms often miss cancers in this group due to their similar appearance on x-rays. The trial revealed that enhanced mammograms and fast MRI scans detect 17-19 cancers per 1,000 women screened compared to eight by traditional methods. The findings suggest that offering these additional scans could significantly increase early detection and save lives, particularly for women at heightened risk of developing cancer.
The study highlights the need for additional screening methods for women with very dense breasts, which could significantly improve cancer detection rates.
Louise Duffield, a trial participant, emphasized the urgency of early detection after her cancer diagnosis, stating it could have gone unnoticed for years.
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