About half of women over 40 have dense breasts. The denser the breast tissue, the more difficult it is to spot cancer on a ...

As we touched on last week, regular mammograms are a front-line defense against breast cancer, because they can detect it before it grows enough to develop a lump that can be felt during a breast self ...

When it comes to cancer prevention, early detection and regular screenings are essential. It’s also important to educate yourself on risk factors and know what to look for. According to a recent study ...

Breast density is considered a risk factor for breast cancer and can make it difficult to detect signs of cancer. Dietary and lifestyle modifications may help reduce breast density, but more ...

Many women are aware they will need a mammogram in their lifetime as these screenings are the most effective tool to detect breast cancer early and give individuals the best chance at survival. While ...

Having dense breasts can put women at higher risk of breast cancer and make it more difficult to spot cancer on a mammogram, but many don’t realize it’s a significant risk. Starting this week, all ...

The statistics can be grim: Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women in the United States and constitutes about 30% of all new female cancers each year, according to the American ...

Most women are aware that a family history of breast cancer increases their risk of the disease, but far fewer understand that extremely dense breasts can pose a greater risk. A survey published ...

A Cleveland Clinic doctor breaks it down. When it comes to cancer prevention, early detection and regular screenings are essential. It’s also important to educate yourself on risk factors and know ...

LEXINGTON, S.C. — Understanding your breast density can be a critical part of protecting your health, but it shouldn't be a cause for panic. That's the key takeaway from this month's Buddy Call 19 ...