Histopathological, magnetic resonance (MR) and ultrasound correlates of mammographic density in BRCA1-2 mutation carriers [ 2008 - 2010 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Stephen Fox (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Donna Taylor ,  Dr Gillian Dite ,  Dr Gillian Mitchell ,  Prof Christobel Saunders

Brief description Mammographic density (MD), is a major risk factor for breast cancer. The nature of breast tissue underlying MD is not clear. The study will clarify the nature of breast tissue underlying MD as well as determining the breast MRI and ultrasound features that correlate with MD. These findings will enhance knowledge of breast cancer development, and should help to avoid mammography to screen young, high risk women and fulfil a priority objective of Cancer Australia

Funding Amount $AUD 345,931.57

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant