Very dense breasts make cancer hard to detect, with any testing we use. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Denser breast tissue is also slightly more likely to develop a precancerous or cancerous change. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In most cases dense breasts are a genetic condition, but there are medical ways you can lower your breast density. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Even the new breast tomosynthesis is not as effective at screening for breast cancer as a mammogram would be. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
When to begin mammograms, how often to take them, when to combine with ultrasound, clinical breast exams, or thermography is something to discuss with your gynecologist. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Call for an appointment to Women’s Health Practice. 217-356-3736.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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