Being Dense

LET’S MAKE A CHANGE

It’s time that women in Ireland with breast density are afforded access to early detection.

• When you have a mammogram the radiologist will assess the density of your breasts.

• This information/report is not routinely shared.

• ASK for a copy of your mammogram report from your referring doctor.

• Make sure it is the report from the radiologist.

• Read the report carefully and look for descriptions of your breast tissue.

• Query anything that you are unsure of.

• If the report suggests you have breast density, ask for Ultrasound.

Dense breast tissue is comprised of less fat and more connective tissue which appears white on a mammogram.

Cancer also appears white on a mammogram, therefore tumours are often hidden behind the dense tissue.

If you have dense breast tissue, insist on further screening in addition to your mammogram.