The association between mammographic density and breast cancer risk in Western Australian Aboriginal women

ConclusionsWhilst mean mammographic density for Aboriginal women is lower than non-Aboriginal women, density measures are still higher in Aboriginal women with breast cancer compared to Aboriginal women without breast cancer. Thus, mammographic density strongly predicts breast cancer risk in Aboriginal women. Future efforts to predict breast cancer risk using mammographic density or standardize risk-associated mammographic density measures should take into account Aboriginal status when applicable.
Source: Breast Cancer Research and Treatment - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research