Availability Versus Utilization of Supplemental Breast Cancer Screening Post Passage of Breast Density Legislation.

ABSTRACT: Objective: Despite the lack of evidence that supplemental screening in women with dense breasts reduces breast cancer mortality, 38 states have passed breast density legislation, with some including recommendations for supplemental screening. The objective of this study is to compare the availability versus use of supplemental breast cancer screening modalities and determine factors driving use of supplemental screening in rural versus urban settings. Methods: A 50-item mailed survey using the Tailored Design Method was sent to American College of Radiology mammography-accredited facilities in North Carolina in 2017. Respondents included 94 facilities (48 rural and 46 urban locations). Survey questions focused on breast cancer and supplemental screening services

SUBMITTER: Marsh MW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8064958 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature