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6d ago

UK Considers Adding Enhanced Breast Cancer Screenings for Women with Dense Breasts

A major UK trial finds advanced imaging methods could detect 3,500 additional cancers annually and potentially save 700 lives, prompting a review of national screening policies.

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Overview

  • The BRAID trial, involving 9,361 women with dense breasts, uncovered 85 additional cancers that standard mammograms missed using advanced imaging techniques.
  • Contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM) and abbreviated MRI (AB-MRI) were found to be three times more effective than automated ultrasound in detecting hidden cancers.
  • Researchers estimate that implementing these methods in routine screening could identify 3,500 more cancers annually in the UK, potentially saving 700 lives each year.
  • The UK National Screening Committee is formally reviewing the findings to determine whether supplemental imaging should be added to the NHS breast screening program.
  • Advocacy groups and researchers are urging swift policy updates to address the higher cancer risks faced by the 10% of women with very dense breast tissue.