ArticleJournal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology2015
Awareness of breast density and its impact on breast cancer detection and risk.
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64 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 109 citations in OpenAlex.
- The Impact of Breast Density Information or Notification on Women's Cognitive, Psychological, and Behavioral Outcomes: A Systematic Review.Journal of the National Cancer Institute · 2021Pooled it
- Effectiveness of Breast Density Educational Interventions on Mammography Screening Adherence Among Underserved Latinas: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Journal of women's health (2002) · 2025Trial
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- Randomized Trial of Personalized Breast Density and Breast Cancer Risk Notification.Journal of general internal medicine · 2019Trial
- A web-based personalized risk communication and decision-making tool for women with dense breasts: Design and methods of a randomized controlled trial within an integrated health care system.Contemporary clinical trials · 2017Trial
- A practical work around for breast density distribution discrepancies between mammographic images from different vendors.European radiology · 2025Article
- Breast Density Awareness Among Saudi Women: A National Cross-Sectional Survey.International journal of women's health · 2025Article
- Screening mammography frequency following dense breast notification among a predominantly Hispanic/Latina screening cohort.Cancer causes & control : CCC · 2024Article
- Image quality of DWI at breast MRI depends on the amount of fibroglandular tissue: implications for unenhanced screening.European radiology · 2024Article
- A new treatment for breast cancer using a combination of two drugs: AZD9496 and palbociclib.Scientific reports · 2024Article
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- Sociodemographic Variations in Women's Reports of Discussions With Clinicians About Breast Density.JAMA network open · 2023Article
- Perceptions of Breast Cancer Risks Among Women Receiving Mammograph Screening.JAMA network open · 2023Article
- Breast cancer worry, uncertainty, and perceived risk following breast density notification in a longitudinal mammography screening cohort.Breast cancer research : BCR · 2022Article
- Women's Understandings and Misunderstandings of Breast Density and Related Concepts: A Mixed Methods Study.Journal of women's health (2002) · 2022Article
- A letter is not enough: Women's preferences for and experiences of receiving breast density information.Patient education and counseling · 2022Article
- Breast Density Knowledge in a Screening Mammography Population Exposed to Density Notification.Journal of the American College of Radiology : JACR · 2022Article
- Perception of Breast Density Information Among Women in Miami, FL: a Qualitative Study.Journal of cancer education : the official journal of the American Association for Cancer Education · 2022Article
- Mammography adherence in relation to function-related indicators in older women.Preventive medicine · 2022Article
- Breast Density Awareness and Knowledge in a Mammography Screening Cohort of Predominantly Hispanic Women: Does Breast Density Notification Matter?Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology · 2021Article
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Abstract
purposeLegislation mandating disclosure of breast density (BD) information has passed in 21 states; however, actual awareness of BD and knowledge of its impact on breast cancer detection and risk are unknown.
methodsWe conducted a national cross-sectional survey administered in English and Spanish using a probability-based sample of screening-age women, with oversampling of Connecticut, the only state with BD legislation in effect for > 1 year before the survey.
resultsOf 2,311 women surveyed, 65% responded. Overall, 58% of women had heard of BD, 49% knew that BD affects breast cancer detection, and 53% knew that BD affects cancer risk. After multivariable adjustment, increased BD awareness was associated with white non-Hispanic race/ethnicity (Hispanic v white non-Hispanic: odds ratio [OR], 0.23; P < .001), household income (OR, 1.07 per category increase; P < .001), education (OR, 1.19 per category increase; P < .001), diagnostic evaluation after a mammogram (OR, 2.64; P < .001), and postmenopausal hormone therapy (OR, 1.69; P = .002). Knowledge of the masking effect of BD was associated with higher household income (OR, 1.10; P < .001), education (OR, 1.22; P = .01), prior breast biopsy (OR, 2.16; P < .001), and residing in Connecticut (Connecticut v other states: OR, 3.82; P = .003). Connecticut residents were also more likely to have discussed their BD with a health care provider (67% v 43% for residents of other US states; P = .001).
conclusionDisparities in BD awareness and knowledge exist by race/ethnicity, education, and income. BD legislation seems to be effective in increasing knowledge of BD impact on breast cancer detection. These findings support continued and targeted efforts to improve BD awareness and knowledge among women eligible for screening mammography.
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