Mammography facilities are now nationally required to inform patients about their breast density, which can affect cancer ...

It is a 'hidden' risk factor that can increase a woman's chances of breast cancer six-fold. It cannot be seen or felt. It has ...

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting women worldwide, though it can also occur in men. But is it enough ...

The mammogram will show what kind of tissues are ... in with tissue and be difficult to detect Ask your doctor about the BI-RADS results related to your breast tissue density when you get your ...

This data contains 961 instances of masses detected in mammograms, and contains the following attributes: BI-RADS assessment: 1 to 5 (ordinal) Age: patient's age in years (integer) Shape: mass shape: ...

Research suggests 3D mammography could offer benefits over 2D imaging. Newer three-dimensional imaging is more effective at detecting breast cancer and may improve long-term outcomes, according to ...

Women getting their routine mammograms may find new information on their results about breast density. A ruling from the Food and Drug Administration that requires mammogram facilities to inform ...

A new study found women were less likely to return for another mammogram if they received a false-positive result in the past. About 10% of screening mammograms require some kind of follow-up ...

But as of this week, patients with dense breasts will get more guidance after a mammogram about their risks, thanks to a new requirement adopted by the federal Food and Drug Administration this week.

“It’s very common.” In the U.S., mammograms are recommended yearly or bi-yearly for people aged 40 to 74. Nearly half of women 40 and older who get mammograms have dense breasts. This ...