Breast density refers to the proportion of fibrous and glandular tissue compared to fatty tissue in the breasts, as seen on a mammogram. Women with high breast density have more fibrous and glandular tissue, which can make it harder to detect abnormalities on mammograms, and also increases the chance of developing a cancer in the tissue.
High Breast density increases risk 3-4 x compared to women with low Breast density.
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