Breast Cancer Detection in Women with Dense Breasts
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women globally, with about one in eight women in the United States being diagnosed at some point in their lives.
Early detection through screenings like self-exams and mammograms is crucial before the disease spreads.
However, research suggests that standard mammograms may not be enough for women with dense breasts, necessitating more advanced technology.
Understanding Dense Breasts
Breasts consist of two types of tissue: dense breast tissue, including milk glands, milk ducts, and supportive tissue, and fatty breast tissue, made up of fat cells.
New research suggests that more advanced technology is necessary to detect breast cancer cells in women with dense breast tissue.
Author's summary: Advanced tech helps detect breast cancer in dense breasts.