10/23/2026
๐ FACT FRIDAY - Dense Breasts Are Common
Nearly half of women age 40 and older who have mammograms are found to have dense breast tissue.
So, what does โdense breastsโ mean?
Breast density describes how much glandular and fibrous tissue there is compared with fatty tissue. Dense breast tissue is completely normal, but it can make mammograms more difficult to interpret and is also associated with an increased risk of breast cancer.
If your mammogram report says you have dense breasts, talk with your healthcare provider about what that means for you and whether additional screening may be appropriate.
Knowledge is power. ๐