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Ultrasound Plus Mammogram Recommended for Women with Dense Breasts
Cancer screening for most women with dense breasts should include ultrasound and mammogram, according to new guidelines.
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New Screening Device for Dense Breasts Approved by FDA
The FDA has approved an automated ultrasound device to screen for breast cancer in women with dense breasts.
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Having Dense Breasts Doesn’t Influence Breast Cancer Survival
Research suggests that women with dense breasts have the same breast cancer survival rates as women whose breasts aren't dense.
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Automated Ultrasound for Women with Dense Breasts Approved by FDA Panel
An FDA expert panel has recommended that an automated ultrasound device be approved for breast cancer screening in women with dense breasts.
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Adding Ultrasound and MRI to Annual Mammograms Helps Find More Cancers in Women with Dense Breasts
Screening plans that add ultrasound and MRI to annual mammograms improves breast cancer detection in women with dense breasts.
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Women with Dense Breasts Have Higher Risk of More Aggressive Cancer
Research suggests that women with dense breasts are more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer and the breast cancer is likely to be more aggressive.
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Many High-Risk Women Don’t Get Recommended MRI Because of Fear, Time Demands
A study found that many women at high risk for breast cancer refused to have a breast MRI, even though it was recommended as part of their screening plan.
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Annual MRI or Ultrasound Plus Mammogram Improves Detection in Women Dense Breasts
An annual breast MRI or breast ultrasound along with an annual mammogram improves breast cancer detection in women with dense breasts.
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Women with Dense Breasts Have Higher Recurrence Risk After Lumpectomy
New research suggests that the risk of breast cancer coming back after lumpectomy is higher for women with dense breasts compared to women with less dense breasts.
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Water Content of Breasts May Help Determine Risk
An early study suggests that figuring out the water content of a young woman's breast tissue may help predict her risk of breast cancer later in life.
