Breast Density Status Changes: Frequency, Sequence, and Practice Implications.

Objective: Changes in a patient's reported breast density status (dense vs nondense) trigger modifications in their cancer risk profile and supplemental screening recommendations. This study tracked the frequency and longitudinal sequence of breast density status changes among patients who received serial mammograms.

Methods: This IRB-approved, HIPAA-compliant retrospective cohort study tracked breast density changes among patients who received at least 2 mammograms over an 8-year study period.

Black Women Are Less Likely to Be Classified as High-Risk for Breast Cancer Using the Tyrer-Cuzick 8 Model.

Background: Breast cancer risk assessment is a powerful tool that guides recommendations for supplemental breast cancer screening and genetic counseling. The Tyrer-Cuzick 8 (TC8) model is widely used for calculating breast cancer risk and thus helps determine if women qualify for supplemental screening or genetic counseling. However, the TC8 model may underestimate breast cancer risk in Black women.