Dense breasts or breast cancer in the family? What screening changes mean for you

Australia's breast cancer screening program is shifting to a risk-based model. The Conversation reports that the national BreastScreen program will now tailor screening based on individual factors — breast density, family history, genetic risk markers, and artificial intelligence — rather than age alone. Trials are already underway in Victoria and South Australia, with full implementation expected over the next ten years.

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