Breast Density: Dr. April Spencer Explains Breast Density & What To Do When It’s On Your Mammogram

Breast density refers to the amount of fibroglandular tissue present. Dense breasts on mammogram have mostly glandular tissue, which appears white with just a little fatty tissue with has a more gray/black appearance . A woman’s breast density changes
through her lifetime. Breast density can only be diagnosed on mammogram and it’s a normal part of breast anatomy that usually decreases with age. Increased breast density can be associated with an increased risk of breast cancer so get your annual screening mammogram and if you get a call back, go back..Early detection means better protection! Let’s Treat it, Beat it, Move On! Like & Share if you think this video will help someone.

[@alaneofmyown]

Thank you.

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Very helpful . Thank you

[@LabernFolkes]

Great advice

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My pleasure

[@sophiahernandez5754]

Thank you Dr. April for saying don't panic, I had a mammogram and I have a follow up because of fibroglandular density and they see a mass, so off to an ultrasound, not going to panic be positive and pray 😊

[@maplenook]

QT imaging is now available and is superior to existing options
High clarity, no radiation, density not a problem

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I was so hoping for a cure all but I guess vitamin d and prayer is all I got. Thank you for sharing this information with us

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What lack of Vitamin D , breast

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Please Watch, Like and Share with someone who may find an explanation of breast density helpful. It’s one of the most commonly asked questions that I get daily.

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Thank you so much for explaining

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Thanks a lot for the information