SlideShare a Scribd company logo
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Why was I notified that I have dense breasts?
NewYork Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a law that requires mammogram providers to let a
woman know when she has dense breast tissue.
Do dense breasts mean I could have breast cancer?
All women are at risk of developing breast cancer, regardless of their tissue patterns.
How common are dense breasts?
Dense breast tissue is very common, particularly before the age of menopause. Dense breast tis-
sue may make it more difficult to see abnormal tissue on a mammogram.
Are there guidelines for additional dense breast testing?
There are no medical guidelines indicating what type of additional testing - if any - should be
performed for women when mammograms detect dense breasts.
What screening and diagnostic options are available?
Discuss options with your doctor to decide which - if any - are right for you:
• Ultrasound – sound waves are used to examine the breast for abnormal densities or show
characteristics of a breast lump
• MRI – magnetic resonance imaging uses radio waves and strong magnets to produce
detailed images that can illustrate blood flow patterns and abnormal masses in the breast
According to the American College of Radiology –
“…Studies have shown that ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can help find
breast cancers that can’t be seen on a mammogram. However, both MRI and ultrasound, show
more findings that are not cancer, which can result in added testing and unnecessary biopsies.
Also, the cost of ultrasound and MRI may not be covered by insurance.”
What else should I know to keep my breasts healthy?
ACOG Recommends annual mammograms starting at age 40 and annual clinical breast exams
for women 40 and older and every one to three years for women ages 20 to 39. The traditional
monthly breast self-exam has been replaced with a newer concept called “breast awareness”—
knowing how your breasts normally look and feel.
DISTRICT II
American Congress of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG), District II
152 Washington Ave, Suite 300, Albany, NewYork 12210
Phone: 518-436-3461 • Fax: 518-426-4728 • E-mail: info@ny.acog.org • Website: www.acogny.org
Women 40+ get your yearly mammogram!
DENSE BREASTS

More Related Content

What's hot

Breast cancer awareness
Breast cancer awarenessBreast cancer awareness
Breast cancer awareness
Nazia Ashraf
 
Breast cancer awareness
Breast cancer awarenessBreast cancer awareness
Breast cancer awareness
tehminarehman65
 
Breast cancer ppt
Breast cancer pptBreast cancer ppt
Breast cancer pptdrizsyed
 
Breast Cancer 101
Breast Cancer 101Breast Cancer 101
Breast Cancer 101
Komen Central Indiana
 
[TMMC Healthcare] Breast cancer screening
[TMMC Healthcare] Breast cancer screening[TMMC Healthcare] Breast cancer screening
[TMMC Healthcare] Breast cancer screening
Tmmc Healthcare
 
Breast caner
Breast canerBreast caner
Breast canerkpineda15
 
Mammography : quality control (quality assurance)
Mammography : quality control (quality assurance)Mammography : quality control (quality assurance)
Mammography : quality control (quality assurance)
Kajal Jha
 
Breast screening pallavi
Breast screening pallaviBreast screening pallavi
Breast screening pallavi
Dr. Pallavi Jain
 
Comparison between mammogram and mri in detecting breast cancer
Comparison between mammogram and mri in detecting breast cancerComparison between mammogram and mri in detecting breast cancer
Comparison between mammogram and mri in detecting breast cancernordin1808
 
Breast cancer awareness
Breast cancer awarenessBreast cancer awareness
Breast cancer awareness
Sandra Gboneme
 
A study of breast cancer awareness among females in Pasar Siti Khatijah,Kota ...
A study of breast cancer awareness among females in Pasar Siti Khatijah,Kota ...A study of breast cancer awareness among females in Pasar Siti Khatijah,Kota ...
A study of breast cancer awareness among females in Pasar Siti Khatijah,Kota ...
Nurul Natasha Huda
 
Breast cancer
Breast cancerBreast cancer
Breast cancer
Longjam Kamala Devi
 
Evolving Trends in Breast MRI
Evolving Trends in Breast MRIEvolving Trends in Breast MRI
Evolving Trends in Breast MRI
Mills-Peninsula Health Services
 
Breast Cancer Awareness
Breast Cancer AwarenessBreast Cancer Awareness
Breast Cancer Awareness
AriannaBuonanno
 
Breast cancer
Breast cancerBreast cancer
Breast cancer
M_Gregory
 
Breast cancer
Breast cancerBreast cancer
Breast cancer
Nidhil Narayanan
 

What's hot (20)

Breast cancer awareness
Breast cancer awarenessBreast cancer awareness
Breast cancer awareness
 
Breast cancer awareness
Breast cancer awarenessBreast cancer awareness
Breast cancer awareness
 
Breast cancer ppt
Breast cancer pptBreast cancer ppt
Breast cancer ppt
 
Breast Cancer 101
Breast Cancer 101Breast Cancer 101
Breast Cancer 101
 
Breast cancer
Breast cancerBreast cancer
Breast cancer
 
[TMMC Healthcare] Breast cancer screening
[TMMC Healthcare] Breast cancer screening[TMMC Healthcare] Breast cancer screening
[TMMC Healthcare] Breast cancer screening
 
Breast caner
Breast canerBreast caner
Breast caner
 
Mammography : quality control (quality assurance)
Mammography : quality control (quality assurance)Mammography : quality control (quality assurance)
Mammography : quality control (quality assurance)
 
Breast cme latest
Breast cme latestBreast cme latest
Breast cme latest
 
Ppt 43
Ppt 43Ppt 43
Ppt 43
 
Breast screening pallavi
Breast screening pallaviBreast screening pallavi
Breast screening pallavi
 
Comparison between mammogram and mri in detecting breast cancer
Comparison between mammogram and mri in detecting breast cancerComparison between mammogram and mri in detecting breast cancer
Comparison between mammogram and mri in detecting breast cancer
 
Breast cancer awareness
Breast cancer awarenessBreast cancer awareness
Breast cancer awareness
 
A study of breast cancer awareness among females in Pasar Siti Khatijah,Kota ...
A study of breast cancer awareness among females in Pasar Siti Khatijah,Kota ...A study of breast cancer awareness among females in Pasar Siti Khatijah,Kota ...
A study of breast cancer awareness among females in Pasar Siti Khatijah,Kota ...
 
Breast Cancer Screening Presentation - PiPP
Breast Cancer Screening Presentation - PiPPBreast Cancer Screening Presentation - PiPP
Breast Cancer Screening Presentation - PiPP
 
Breast cancer
Breast cancerBreast cancer
Breast cancer
 
Evolving Trends in Breast MRI
Evolving Trends in Breast MRIEvolving Trends in Breast MRI
Evolving Trends in Breast MRI
 
Breast Cancer Awareness
Breast Cancer AwarenessBreast Cancer Awareness
Breast Cancer Awareness
 
Breast cancer
Breast cancerBreast cancer
Breast cancer
 
Breast cancer
Breast cancerBreast cancer
Breast cancer
 

Similar to Dense Breasts FAQ

Home Page –
Home Page –Home Page –
Home Page –butest
 
5 breast disorders
5  breast disorders5  breast disorders
5 breast disorders
mt53y8
 
Why go for Early Breast Cancer Screening?
Why go for Early Breast Cancer Screening?Why go for Early Breast Cancer Screening?
Why go for Early Breast Cancer Screening?
Anita Arora
 
Breast cancer
Breast cancerBreast cancer
Breast cancer
jas sodhI
 
Breast Health & Breast Cancer Screening
Breast Health & Breast Cancer ScreeningBreast Health & Breast Cancer Screening
Breast Health & Breast Cancer Screening
TimberlandMedicalCentre
 
Mammography
MammographyMammography
Mammography
Clinic
 
Imaging in breast cancer
Imaging in breast cancerImaging in breast cancer
Imaging in breast cancer
Deepika Malik
 
(Health) fda mammograms and breast cancer
(Health) fda   mammograms and breast cancer(Health) fda   mammograms and breast cancer
(Health) fda mammograms and breast cancer
Danyuo Yirporo Thomas
 
we_are_bcn_presentation_updated_2019_1.pptx
we_are_bcn_presentation_updated_2019_1.pptxwe_are_bcn_presentation_updated_2019_1.pptx
we_are_bcn_presentation_updated_2019_1.pptx
NitinSen26
 
BREAST-CANCER-prevalence.pptx
BREAST-CANCER-prevalence.pptxBREAST-CANCER-prevalence.pptx
BREAST-CANCER-prevalence.pptx
nukiazrumelashvili2
 
Dr.Shizan Pervez Oncoplastic_Breast_Cancer_Presentation_-_Clinicians (2).ppt
Dr.Shizan Pervez Oncoplastic_Breast_Cancer_Presentation_-_Clinicians (2).pptDr.Shizan Pervez Oncoplastic_Breast_Cancer_Presentation_-_Clinicians (2).ppt
Dr.Shizan Pervez Oncoplastic_Breast_Cancer_Presentation_-_Clinicians (2).ppt
drshizanpervez786
 
Breast cancer its sympton, diagonosis and treatement
Breast cancer   its sympton, diagonosis and treatementBreast cancer   its sympton, diagonosis and treatement
Breast cancer its sympton, diagonosis and treatement
Arbab Usmani
 
Presentation1
Presentation1Presentation1
Presentation1
ministry of health
 
Provider Newsletter Template OCT 2016 - FINAL Combined
Provider Newsletter Template OCT 2016 - FINAL CombinedProvider Newsletter Template OCT 2016 - FINAL Combined
Provider Newsletter Template OCT 2016 - FINAL CombinedStacy Walker, MBA
 
Mammography
MammographyMammography
Mammography
Ali Faris
 
shubham Aher 605 breast-cancer.ppt
shubham Aher 605 breast-cancer.pptshubham Aher 605 breast-cancer.ppt
shubham Aher 605 breast-cancer.ppt
AherShub
 
Honoring Cancer Survivors in Northwest Ohio- Know How To Keep Yourself Safe f...
Honoring Cancer Survivors in Northwest Ohio- Know How To Keep Yourself Safe f...Honoring Cancer Survivors in Northwest Ohio- Know How To Keep Yourself Safe f...
Honoring Cancer Survivors in Northwest Ohio- Know How To Keep Yourself Safe f...
AvaWilson88
 
Women’s Health Imaging Center Awarded Prestigious Accreditation
Women’s Health Imaging Center Awarded Prestigious AccreditationWomen’s Health Imaging Center Awarded Prestigious Accreditation
Women’s Health Imaging Center Awarded Prestigious Accreditation
South Nassau Communities Hospital
 

Similar to Dense Breasts FAQ (20)

Home Page –
Home Page –Home Page –
Home Page –
 
5 breast disorders
5  breast disorders5  breast disorders
5 breast disorders
 
Why go for Early Breast Cancer Screening?
Why go for Early Breast Cancer Screening?Why go for Early Breast Cancer Screening?
Why go for Early Breast Cancer Screening?
 
Breast cancer
Breast cancerBreast cancer
Breast cancer
 
Breast Health & Breast Cancer Screening
Breast Health & Breast Cancer ScreeningBreast Health & Breast Cancer Screening
Breast Health & Breast Cancer Screening
 
Mammography
MammographyMammography
Mammography
 
Imaging in breast cancer
Imaging in breast cancerImaging in breast cancer
Imaging in breast cancer
 
WomensHealth_ITN0515
WomensHealth_ITN0515WomensHealth_ITN0515
WomensHealth_ITN0515
 
(Health) fda mammograms and breast cancer
(Health) fda   mammograms and breast cancer(Health) fda   mammograms and breast cancer
(Health) fda mammograms and breast cancer
 
we_are_bcn_presentation_updated_2019_1.pptx
we_are_bcn_presentation_updated_2019_1.pptxwe_are_bcn_presentation_updated_2019_1.pptx
we_are_bcn_presentation_updated_2019_1.pptx
 
BREAST-CANCER-prevalence.pptx
BREAST-CANCER-prevalence.pptxBREAST-CANCER-prevalence.pptx
BREAST-CANCER-prevalence.pptx
 
Dr.Shizan Pervez Oncoplastic_Breast_Cancer_Presentation_-_Clinicians (2).ppt
Dr.Shizan Pervez Oncoplastic_Breast_Cancer_Presentation_-_Clinicians (2).pptDr.Shizan Pervez Oncoplastic_Breast_Cancer_Presentation_-_Clinicians (2).ppt
Dr.Shizan Pervez Oncoplastic_Breast_Cancer_Presentation_-_Clinicians (2).ppt
 
Breast cancer its sympton, diagonosis and treatement
Breast cancer   its sympton, diagonosis and treatementBreast cancer   its sympton, diagonosis and treatement
Breast cancer its sympton, diagonosis and treatement
 
Presentation1
Presentation1Presentation1
Presentation1
 
Provider Newsletter Template OCT 2016 - FINAL Combined
Provider Newsletter Template OCT 2016 - FINAL CombinedProvider Newsletter Template OCT 2016 - FINAL Combined
Provider Newsletter Template OCT 2016 - FINAL Combined
 
Mammography
MammographyMammography
Mammography
 
shubham Aher 605 breast-cancer.ppt
shubham Aher 605 breast-cancer.pptshubham Aher 605 breast-cancer.ppt
shubham Aher 605 breast-cancer.ppt
 
Honoring Cancer Survivors in Northwest Ohio- Know How To Keep Yourself Safe f...
Honoring Cancer Survivors in Northwest Ohio- Know How To Keep Yourself Safe f...Honoring Cancer Survivors in Northwest Ohio- Know How To Keep Yourself Safe f...
Honoring Cancer Survivors in Northwest Ohio- Know How To Keep Yourself Safe f...
 
WM Breast Screening Report
WM Breast Screening ReportWM Breast Screening Report
WM Breast Screening Report
 
Women’s Health Imaging Center Awarded Prestigious Accreditation
Women’s Health Imaging Center Awarded Prestigious AccreditationWomen’s Health Imaging Center Awarded Prestigious Accreditation
Women’s Health Imaging Center Awarded Prestigious Accreditation
 

Dense Breasts FAQ

  • 1. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Why was I notified that I have dense breasts? NewYork Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a law that requires mammogram providers to let a woman know when she has dense breast tissue. Do dense breasts mean I could have breast cancer? All women are at risk of developing breast cancer, regardless of their tissue patterns. How common are dense breasts? Dense breast tissue is very common, particularly before the age of menopause. Dense breast tis- sue may make it more difficult to see abnormal tissue on a mammogram. Are there guidelines for additional dense breast testing? There are no medical guidelines indicating what type of additional testing - if any - should be performed for women when mammograms detect dense breasts. What screening and diagnostic options are available? Discuss options with your doctor to decide which - if any - are right for you: • Ultrasound – sound waves are used to examine the breast for abnormal densities or show characteristics of a breast lump • MRI – magnetic resonance imaging uses radio waves and strong magnets to produce detailed images that can illustrate blood flow patterns and abnormal masses in the breast According to the American College of Radiology – “…Studies have shown that ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can help find breast cancers that can’t be seen on a mammogram. However, both MRI and ultrasound, show more findings that are not cancer, which can result in added testing and unnecessary biopsies. Also, the cost of ultrasound and MRI may not be covered by insurance.” What else should I know to keep my breasts healthy? ACOG Recommends annual mammograms starting at age 40 and annual clinical breast exams for women 40 and older and every one to three years for women ages 20 to 39. The traditional monthly breast self-exam has been replaced with a newer concept called “breast awareness”— knowing how your breasts normally look and feel. DISTRICT II American Congress of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG), District II 152 Washington Ave, Suite 300, Albany, NewYork 12210 Phone: 518-436-3461 • Fax: 518-426-4728 • E-mail: info@ny.acog.org • Website: www.acogny.org Women 40+ get your yearly mammogram! DENSE BREASTS