If the letter you receive after your mammogram mentions you have dense breasts, it can raise important questions about hidden cancers on a mammogram, breast cancer risk, and whether additional screening should be considered. This video addresses the most common patient questions: What does it mean to have dense breasts? How should it be considered alongside other risk factors? What are options for additional screening and how effective are they? How can patients and health care providers work together to make informed decisions?
Developed in partnership by the American Cancer Society National Breast Cancer Roundtable and DenseBreast-info.org, this presentation reflects a shared commitment to advancing evidence-based education about dense breasts, risk assessment, and supplemental screening.