Nearly half of all women age 40 and older who get mammograms are found to have dense breasts.1 Take this quiz to learn more about breast density and breast cancer screening.

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References
  1. Dense Breasts: Answers to Commonly Asked Questions. National Cancer Institute. https://www.cancer.gov/types/breast/breast-changes/dense-breasts. Updated August 12, 2024. Accessed September 19, 2024.
  2. Dense breast tissue: What it means to have dense breasts. Mayo Clinic. https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/mammogram/in-depth/dense-breasttissue/art-20123968. Updated March 9, 2024. Accessed September 19, 2024.
  3. Mammography Quality Standards Act. Department of Health and Human Services. Food and Drug Administration. 21 CFR Part 900. [Docket No. FDA-2013-N-0134]. RIN 0910-AH04. 2023. https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/03/10/2023-04550/mammography-quality-standards-act
  4. Monticciolo DL, et. al. Breast Cancer Screening in Women at Higher-Than-Average Risk: Recommendations From the ACR. J Am Coll Radiol. 2023;20:902-914.
  5. Dense Breasts. BreastCancer.org https://www.breastcancer.org/risk/factors/dense_breasts. Updated September 19, 2024. Accessed September 19, 2024.

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