Mammogram Results Will Now Include Important Breast Density Information
Monday, 9 September 2024, 17:54
Mammogram Results: Key Changes
The FDA has announced that mammogram results will now highlight breast density information. Dense breast tissue can obscure cancer detection. This change is fundamental as dense breasts are recognized as a significant risk factor for breast cancer.
Understanding Breast Density
Breast density is categorized into four levels:
- Fatty breasts
- Scattered density
- Heterogeneously dense
- Extremely dense
Women with heterogeneously dense or extremely dense breasts may require additional screening methods.
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