Overview

• Half of women over 40 have dense breasts, increasing their breast cancer risk and complicating detection.
• Dense breast tissue appears white on mammograms, similar to cancer, making tumors harder to spot.
• Patients with dense breasts may need additional screenings like ultrasounds or MRIs for accurate diagnosis.
• Advocates have campaigned for decades to include breast density in mammogram reports.
• Lifestyle changes, such as diet and exercise, can help reduce breast cancer risk.