Dense Breasts Q&A Guide
Do you know if you have dense breast tissue?
According to the National Cancer Institute, nearly 50% of all women age 40 and older have dense breast tissue.
This guide explains the risks posed by dense breast tissue, what exactly having dense breast tissue means, and what women can do to support early detection if they have dense breast tissue.
Written in collaboration with breast health experts, this guide will inform you and your medical team to make informed and empowered decisions for your healthcare and early detection needs.
This guide answers these commonly asked questions:
- What are dense breasts?
- How do women know if they have dense breasts?
- How common are dense breasts?
- What contributes to having dense breast tissue?
- Do dense breasts feel different when performing a breast self-exam?
- Does having dense breasts increase the likelihood of developing breast cancer?
- Is additional screening needed if a patient has dense breasts?
When it comes to your health, you are your own biggest advocate. This free guide aims to educate you about dense breasts and how to be your own best advocate for your health.
What our community is saying:
“This eBook has been very helpful to me. I did not realize exactly what dense breast tissue really was. Now I know what questions to ask and which level (A-D) I am currently at… Now I am armed with the info I need and will ask the right questions.” – Nancy
“I very much appreciated the Dense Breasts guide. Every year I receive a letter from the clinic telling me I have dense breasts and I wonder what it means… I appreciate your easy to read and understand guide. Thank you.” – Laura
“Thank you very much for the eBook. It contained very helpful information. I had an ultrasound and everything looks clear from the doctor. I was so thankful! I was reminded to get a mammogram every year to check my dense breasts. Your eBook was very well presented and easy to understand. Again, thanks so very much. ” – Susan
Where can we send your free guide?
Always discuss any risk factors for breast cancer, including dense breast tissue, with your health care provider to determine the breast cancer screening schedule and method that is right for you.