breast density

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Mayo Clinic Q and A: How to decide which breast cancer surgery is right for you

Dr. Sarah McLaughlin discusses the factors you should consider when deciding what breast cancer surgery is right for you.

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Dear Mayo Clinic: Breast density reporting and supplemental testing

Drs. Lauren Cornell and Kristin Robinson explain breast density and the breast cancer screening options available for women with dense breasts.

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Dear Mayo Clinic: Who needs molecular breast imaging?

Dr. Kristin Robinson explains why women with dense breasts may need enhanced imaging in addition to a mammogram.