Dense Breasts and Mammograms: What Your Results Mean
Do We All Have “Dumb Boobs”? The Confusion of a Dense Breast Diagnosis on Mammogram Screening Screening mammography remains an important tool for detecting breast cancer and reducing breast cancer mortality, but the screening modality is far from perfect. Most women have a love-hate relationship with the recommendation. While we are happy when the results come back clear, the experience isn't always ideal. Now there is increased attention on breast density, which can reduce mammographic sensitivity by potentially masking a malignancy and is also independently associated with increased breast cancer risk. As of September 10, 2024, FDA regulations require mammography facilities to notify patients about their breast density and whether their breasts are considered dense or not dense. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) Unfortunately, the additional information can create...
