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Re: For those who have been to San Antonio
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I heard an absolutely fascinating talk (docs were saying so too) on breast density and breast cancer. There is a strong relationship between density and breast cancer and density is associated with more aggressive tumors. The relation between breast density and cancer remains when age is controlled.
Photographs shown were truly amazing. The highest density breast tissue looks nearly identical to a tumor.
The greatest decrease in density occurs between the ages of 45-55.
Please note, however, that my breasts remain quite dense although I am 61. This is one of the reasons my breast surgeon asks that I have an MRI and mamm annually, although I will be 8 years out from diagnosis in May.
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