Interactive virtual counselor promotes patient-provider communication about breast density

(Boston University School of Medicine) Half of women undergoing mammography have dense breasts. Mandatory dense breast notification and educational materials have been shown to confuse women rather than empower them. Now, researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) are developing a smartphone App that acts as an interactive health counselor to improve a womans' knowledge about breast density.
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news