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Tag: breast-cancer

  • Breast Cancer Awareness – Why it Matters if You Have Dense Breasts

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    So, you may have noticed over the last few years that your mammography report says that you have dense breast tissue. This is because since March 2023, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a new rule that requires that patients’ breast density be included in their report. The reports now describe the patient’s breast…

  • Breast Cancer Awareness

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    Breast cancer occurs when abnormal breast cells grow out of control and form tumors (WHO, 2025). If it is untreated, the tumors can spread and eventually become fatal. Breast cancer can occur in both men and women, but the majority of those affected with the disease are women. In the United States, breast cancer is…