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Persistent or increasing breast density linked to higher cancer risk

In In The News by Barbara Jacoby

By: Dr. Chinta Sidharthan From: news-medical.net In a recent study published in BMJ, researchers investigated the relationship between changes in breast density over time and breast cancer risk. Background Breast density is a critical factor in breast cancer risk, as denser breasts increase the likelihood of cancer and complicate the efficient detection of tumors. Typically, breast density decreases with age, …