Digital mammography is the gold standard for breast cancer screening—yet its ability to detect cancer in dense breasts is significantly lower than in breasts comprised of mostly fatty tissue.
Susan Ervine, MD
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and while you may already know that mammograms save lives, there is growing evidence that this vital screening may not be enough for women at high risk for breast cancer or for some with dense breast tissue.
So you scheduled your mammogram, dutifully went in for your screening and later discovered you have dense breasts. What does that mean? Should you be worried or receive more tests?