Detecting breast cancer early will save your life
Are You Dense? Fact #6
Women with dense breasts who had breast cancer have a four times higher risk of recurrence than women with less-dense breasts.

Resources

RESOURCE - The Are You Dense Newsletter

» Stay informed about dense breast tissue and breast health by receiving the Are You Dense Newsletter. Consider joining our mailing list to receive the issue right off the e-press!  Read More

RESOURCE: Are You Dense Pamphlet now in Spanish!

» This RESOURCE has been used by hundreds of women to assist with the understanding of breast density. There is also information about the BIRADS scale that Radiologists use to categorize breast density. A must read before getting a mammogram! Read More

Nancy's Favorite WEB-SITE RESOURCES

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LEGISLATION - Connecticut Raised Senate Bill 458 - An Act Requiring Communication of Mammographic Breast Density to Patients passes both chambers and is signed by Governor Rell

» Signed by Governor Rell on May 20, 2009 - Public Act 09-41 becomes law as of October 1, 2009 Read More

RESOURCE - Are You Dense Pamphlet

» This RESOURCE has been used by hundreds of women to assist with the understanding of breast density. There is also information about the BIRADS scale that Radiologists use to categorize breast density. A must read before getting a mammogram! Read More

RESEARCH - Ultrasound Boosts Breast Cancer Detection

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RESEARCH - Women with Dense Breasts Have a Higher Risk of Recurring Cancer

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RESEARCH - Dense Breast Tissue Seen as Risk Factor for Cancer

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RESEARCH - Breast Density Can Signal Breast Cancer Risk in Postmenopausal Women

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RESEARCH - Mammographic Sensitivity for Breast Cancer Declines Significantly with Increasing Breast Density

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RESEARCH - Dense Tissue May Promote Tumor Cell Invasiveness

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