Women are learning more about breast density these days because it's now state law that they are notified by a written letter if they have dense breasts on their mammogram. Amy Fitzpatrick, MD, of BMC's Belkin Breast Health Center points out that having dense breasts is normal, about 1 in 2 women having a mammogram will be informed that they indeed have dense breasts. It's important for women with dense breasts to understand that they may have an increased risk of getting breast cancer, and that cancer is more difficult to detect on a mammogram when there is dense breast tissue. Therefore, women with dense breasts are encouraged to talk with their providers about how they should be monitored.In this segment, Amy Fitzpatrick, MD, of BMC's Belkin Breast Health Center and Dr. Christine Gunn, PhD, Research Assistant Professor in the School of Medicine and Public Health at Boston University discuss how BMC is committed to helping you understand what it means to have dense breasts and what you can do to ensure you are screened properly. To learn more about BMC's Belkin Breast Health Center, or schedule your annual mammogram, please visit the Belkin Breast Health Center website or call 617.638.2778.
