Hidden risk factor that makes women six times more likely to get breast cancer and which it's routine to warn about in the US. So why aren't YOU being told about it?
6 months ago

Hidden risk factor that makes women six times more likely to get breast cancer and which it's routine to warn about in the US. So why aren't YOU being told about it?

Daily Mail  

It is a 'hidden' risk factor that can increase a woman's chances of developing breast cancer six-fold. As of this month, all women in the US having a mammogram – the type of X-ray used in breast cancer screening – will be informed about this specific risk: dense breasts. Countryfile presenter Julia Bradbury, 54, has spent the past four years advocating for dense breast awareness, alongside undergoing treatment for breast cancer Breast tissue shows up as white on mammograms, as do tumours. 'Many studies show that over ten years, women with dense breasts are four to six times more likely to get breast cancer than someone with fatty breasts. As of this month, all women in the US having a mammogram - the type of X-ray used in breast cancer screening - will be informed about the risk of dense breasts But in France, as in Austria and a number of other European countries, the health system works differently.

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I'm A Breast Cancer Doctor. Here's What I Didn't Know — Until I Was Diagnosed Myself.
2 months, 2 weeks ago

I'm A Breast Cancer Doctor. Here's What I Didn't Know — Until I Was Diagnosed Myself.

Huff Post  

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Hidden factor that makes you six times more likely to get breast cancer: The common condition some women like Julia Bradbury have - and which means mammograms may not spot tumours
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Hidden factor that makes you six times more likely to get breast cancer: The common condition some women like Julia Bradbury have - and which means mammograms may not spot tumours

Daily Mail  

Excited about the Greek ­holiday she and her daughter were about to embark on, Deborah King’s thoughts were fixed on last-minute packing as she got out of the shower. Women with dense breasts are at an increased risk of developing breast cancer — research suggests they could be four to six times more at risk than those with low density, …

Mammograms will better explain what it means to have dense breasts
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Mammograms will better explain what it means to have dense breasts

NPR  

Mammograms will better explain what it means to have dense breasts toggle caption Damian Dovarganes/AP Nearly half of women over 40 have what doctors consider dense breast tissue, which increases their risk of cancer, yet until now, few are told what their diagnosis might mean, or what they should do. Sponsor Message “We know through research that women with dense …

Breast cancer is becoming more common among under-50s — and free screening is a secret
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Breast cancer is becoming more common among under-50s — and free screening is a secret

ABC  

Around one in seven women in Australia will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. In a written statement, the American Cancer Society said it was a "critical change" for women's health and the fight against breast cancer. "Women in their 40s will benefit from mammography screening, and sending a strong message to referring physicians and women that breast cancer screening …

Elizabeth Hurley issues reminder to women about getting mammograms
1 year, 5 months ago

Elizabeth Hurley issues reminder to women about getting mammograms

The Independent  

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Julia Bradbury says she is ‘grateful’ for breast cancer diagnosis because it made her ‘re-examine’ her life
1 year, 6 months ago

Julia Bradbury says she is ‘grateful’ for breast cancer diagnosis because it made her ‘re-examine’ her life

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Julia Bradbury has said she …

Should women know about their breast density? It's an issue dividing doctors and patients
1 year, 10 months ago

Should women know about their breast density? It's an issue dividing doctors and patients

ABC  

After undergoing a risk-reducing mastectomy earlier this year, Sandy Minck doesn't mince words. Live moment closed When it comes to breast density, it's important to look at the big picture 17 May 2023 While Mary was diagnosed with breast cancer, it's important to remember that not all women who have dense breasts will go on to have cancer. 17 May …

Breast cancer symptoms: Women unaware that breast density is an increased risk factor
2 years, 1 month ago

Breast cancer symptoms: Women unaware that breast density is an increased risk factor

The Independent  

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Breast cancer symptoms: Sheelagh Davidson issues lump warning after mammogram detects stage 2
2 years, 4 months ago

Breast cancer symptoms: Sheelagh Davidson issues lump warning after mammogram detects stage 2

The Independent  

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Brisbane breast cancer patient Sarah Anderson urges better detection in young women
2 years, 5 months ago

Brisbane breast cancer patient Sarah Anderson urges better detection in young women

ABC  

A 31-year-old Brisbane woman is facing yearlong cancer treatment and a double mastectomy after finding a shower painful. Key points: A young Brisbane woman has called for better breast cancer detection in young women Sarah Anderson was 31 when she was diagnosed in July About one woman under the age of 40 is expected to die each week from breast …

Julia Bradbury: Countryfile star has breast cancer and will undergo mastectomy
3 years, 6 months ago

Julia Bradbury: Countryfile star has breast cancer and will undergo mastectomy

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Julia Bradbury has said she has been diagnosed with breast cancer …

TV news anchor Kristen Dahlgren shares personal story of almost missing lesser-known breast cancer symptom
5 years, 3 months ago

TV news anchor Kristen Dahlgren shares personal story of almost missing lesser-known breast cancer symptom

The Independent  

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Woman had THREE cancerous tumours after being told lump in breast was 'fatty tissue'
5 years, 5 months ago

Woman had THREE cancerous tumours after being told lump in breast was 'fatty tissue'

Daily Mail  

A woman has revealed her horror at discovering she had three tumours, after first being told by medics that the lump in her breast was just 'fatty tissue'. Debbie Boland, 52, from Manchester, discovered she had three tumours after first being told by medics that the lump in her breast was just 'fatty tissue' Debbie first thought her aching breasts …

US to require breast density information after mammograms
5 years, 11 months ago

US to require breast density information after mammograms

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — All U.S. women getting mammograms would receive information about breast density, which can sometimes make cancer harder to spot, under a government proposal released Wednesday. The Food and Drug Administration’s proposed rules would standardize the information given to millions of women following scans to detect breast cancer. For those with dense breasts, the letter would note that their …

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world and affects more than two MILLION women a year
6 years, 7 months ago

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world and affects more than two MILLION women a year

Daily Mail  

For more information visit breastcancernow.org or call its free helpline on 0808 800 6000 The routine mammography offered to women between the ages of 50 and 71 means more breast cancers are being diagnosed and treated at an early stage. Sarah Harding reveals she's taking cannabis oil to ease her pain amid her battle with breast cancer - after saying …

Have you got dense breasts? You could be at risk of cancer
7 years, 6 months ago

Have you got dense breasts? You could be at risk of cancer

ABC  

Amber Whalan was just 28 years old and newly pregnant when she discovered a lump in her right breast. Key points: It's estimated 2 million Australian women have dense breasts Major Canadian study finds women with very dense breast tissue are more likely to develop breast cancer Breast density is not based on how firm or heavy they feel — …

Nurse urges women to regularly check their breasts after discovering hard-to-find lump
7 years, 7 months ago

Nurse urges women to regularly check their breasts after discovering hard-to-find lump

The Independent  

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Male breast cancer survivor calls for more awareness
8 years ago

Male breast cancer survivor calls for more awareness

ABC  

When retired publisher and editor Rod Ritchie felt a pea-shaped lump in his left breast in November 2014, he was concerned enough to see his GP. Mr Ritchie said the delay in diagnosis and treatment could have had serious ramifications and since finishing his treatment, he has become a passionate advocate for increasing awareness around male breast cancer. Awareness, survival …

Breast cancer risk higher in women with dense breast tissue
8 years, 5 months ago

Breast cancer risk higher in women with dense breast tissue

Daily Mail  

Women with dense breasts are at a greater risk of unknowingly growing undetected cancers, a prominent group of researchers warn. 'Women with dense breasts have a four-to-six fold increased risk of breast cancer,' researcher Dr Wendy Ingram told Daily Mail Australia. Warning signs: Women with denser breast tissue are at a greater risk of developing breast cancer WHERE CAN YOU …

Janice Dickinson diagnosed with breast cancer
8 years, 11 months ago

Janice Dickinson diagnosed with breast cancer

The Independent  

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Are women who put off pregnancy fueling breast cancer boom?
9 years ago

Are women who put off pregnancy fueling breast cancer boom?

Daily Mail  

Casualty actor Amanda Mealing, ambassador for Breast Cancer Care, was diagnosed with breast cancer aged 34, just after her second son was born One in ten younger women who develop breast cancer first spot signs when they are pregnant or breastfeeding, according to research. Research by the Breast Cancer Care charity found that among 496 women aged 45 and under …

Online breast cancer calculator helps doctors predict YOUR cancer risk
9 years, 5 months ago

Online breast cancer calculator helps doctors predict YOUR cancer risk

Daily Mail  

A new online calculator can help predict if a woman will develop breast cancer within the next five and 10 years. Dr Charlotte Gard, from the New Mexico State University and a consultant at the National Cancer Institute-funded Breast Cancer Surveillance Consortium, said: 'Our tool is unique in that it combines both breast density and biopsy results. TO TAKE THE …

The new, baffling world of dense breast diagnosis
9 years, 11 months ago

The new, baffling world of dense breast diagnosis

CNN  

Story highlights 38.5 million mammograms are performed each year About 40% of women have dense or extremely dense breast tissue No medical consensus exists on whether routine supplemental screening for women with dense breasts is worthwhile CNN — Earlier this year, Caryn Hoadley received an unexpected letter after a routine mammogram. A recent Annals of Internal Medicine study using computer …

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