Overview

• Womack discovered her invasive ductal carcinoma in 2022 only after trusting her instincts and paying for a private ultrasound despite clear mammogram results.
• Dense breasts, which half of UK women have, elevate cancer risk and can obscure tumors on standard mammograms, making early detection challenging.
• Under current NHS practice, women are not informed of their breast density following mammograms and are not offered additional imaging.
• GenesisCare's 'Keep Abreast of Your Breast Density' campaign will inform patients of their density category and encourage follow-up rapid MRI scans if warranted.
• Consultants note that MRI screening is significantly more sensitive than mammography for dense tissue, and ongoing research could shape future UK screening guidelines.