The WSRS provides the following list of internet resources to address additional questions, provide alternative opinions about breast density, and help patients and providers easily locate more information about breast health.
Information about breast density from a national coalition of providers and patient advocates that is frequently updated:
www.densebreast-info.org
Information about breast density from the Society of Breast Imaging:
https://www.sbi-online.org/RESOURCES/WhitePapers/TabId/595/ArtMID/1617/ArticleID/596/Breast-Density-and-Supplemental-Screening.aspx
Information about breast density from the American College of Radiology:
https://www.acr.org/Advocacy-and-Economics/ACR-Position-Statements/Reporting-Breast-Density
Breast density brochure from the American College of Radiology:
https://www.acr.org/-/media/ACR/Files/Breast-Imaging-Resources/Breast-Density-bro_ACR_SBI.pdf
Information about breast density and legislation from a national coalition of providers and patient advocates that is frequently updated:
https://www.areyoudense.org/
Information about breast density from the Komen foundation:
https://ww5.komen.org/Breastcancer/Highbreastdensityonmammogram.html
Information about breast density from the National Cancer Institute:
https://www.cancer.gov/types/breast/breast-changes/dense-breasts
Information about breast density from the American Cancer Society:
https://www.cancer.org/cancer/breast-cancer/screening-tests-and-early-detection/mammograms/breast-density-and-your-mammogram-report.html
Information about breast density from a team of providers based in Michigan:
http://www.midensebreasts.org/
Information about breast density from a team of providers based in North Carolina:
https://www.med.unc.edu/radiology/breastimaging/breast-density-info/
Information about breast density from a team of providers based in California:
http://www.breastdensity.info/
Information about breast density from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists:
https://www.acog.org/Clinical-Guidance-and-Publications/Committee-Opinions/Committee-on-Gynecologic-Practice/Management-of-Women-With-Dense-Breasts-Diagnosed-by-Mammography
Evergreen Breast Density Flowchart
UW SCCA Dense Breasts Patient Brochure
SCCA Density Guide for Techs and Residents
ACR Breast Imaging Toolkit
“Talking to Patients about Breast Cancer Screening” CME Toolkit from ACR
The ACR strongly encourages radiologists to download these materials now available on their website. This toolkit contains informative materials designed to better inform patients and help providers assess the breast cancer screening needs of their patients.
- Customize them with your branding
- Share with your referring clinicians and advise them of CME availability!
- Place patient materials on your website and in your waiting room
- Print and include in correspondence with patients and referring providers