What does it mean to have dense breasts?

When a doc says that you have dense breasts, your first instinct may be to panic. But there’s no need! Dense breast tissue is NORMAL — and 50% of women in the United States have them. But according to Northwell Health’s Dr. Nina Vincoff, personal breast density is critical information to know, as it will likely affect your breast cancer screening plan.

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