Should I Be Concerned I Have Dense Breasts?

Nearly half of all women who get a mammogram for the first time will hear this from their doctor: You have dense breasts. But what does this mean? And should women who get this news be concerned? In this episode of Q&A with Dr. K, Dr. Doug Kuntzweiler and Dr. Tiffany Kniepkamp explain what it means to have dense breasts and the health implications.If you have a question for Dr. K, email [email protected]. Your question will remain anonymous.Additional resources for this episodeMayo Clinic - What it means to have dense breasts: https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/mammogram/in-depth/dense-breast-tissue/art-20123968Mayo Clinic - What to know about dense breasts: https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/what-is-dense-breast-tissue-what-do-you-need-to-knowCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) About Dense Breasts: https://www.cdc.gov/breast-cancer/about/dense-breasts.htmlAmerican Cancer Society Breast Density and Your Mammogram Report: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/breast-cancer/screening-tests-and-early-detection/mammograms/breast-density-and-your-mammogram-report.html