Breast density: What GPs need to know about risk, screening and patient conversations

Breast density: What GPs need to know about risk,

screening and patient conversations

About the Webinar

Mammographic breast density is a critical dual factor in women’s health, acting both as a masking agent that reduces mammography sensitivity and as an independent risk factor for breast cancer. Yet, translating a density finding into a clear clinical pathway can often be complex.

This session provides a structured, practical framework to help you move seamlessly from a breast density report to personalised risk stratification, supplemental imaging selection, and clear referral pathways in line with current guidance.

Learning outcomes:

• Describe the clinical relevance of mammographic breast density, its masking effect, and the updated GP guidance for density-aware screening.
• Apply a validated risk-assessment tool to categorise patient risk and incorporate breast density into the overall estimate.
• Select appropriate supplemental imaging modalities based on personalised risk categories and clinical context.
• Interpret BI-RADS density categories (A–D) to determine appropriate management.
• Implement a guidance-aligned density-aware screening workflow in general practice, including referral pathways and GP scope boundaries.