Dense Breast (Mammogram)

Dense breasts are very common and should not be a reason for alarm, but rather a reason to learn more. Dense breasts refers to a higher percentage of fibrous and glandular tissue in your breasts relative to the amount of fat in your breasts. Since both breast cancer and dense breast tissue appear more similar on a mammogram, it can diminish the accuracy of the mammogram. Let's review more details and some ways to reduce your risk of breast cancer. Breast information changes regularly so I encourage you to check with your provider and for the latest updates at links below: