Tag: BI-RADS
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Dense Breasts: How to Identify Density and Your Cancer Risk
Understanding breast density and what it means Breast density refers to the mix of tissue in your breasts: fatty tissue versus glandular and fibrous tissue. A higher proportion of dense tissue means your breasts are denser. Density is common: roughly 40–50% of women over 40 have dense breasts when they undergo mammography. On a mammogram,…
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Identifying Dense Breasts and Their Cancer Risk
Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the invisible risk of dense breasts October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a period to highlight rising global incidence and the stark differences in survival. Among the less-visible risk factors is breast density—a common condition that can increase cancer risk and make tumors harder to detect on standard mammograms. Understanding…
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Dense Breasts and Cancer Risk: A Practical Guide to Detecting Density
Understanding Dense Breasts and Why They Matter October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to spotlight breast health and the importance of early detection. Among the varied risk factors, breast density is one of the most common and least visible. Dense breast tissue is rich in glandular and fibrous tissue and contains less fat.…