Dense breast tissue isn’t just a line on a mammogram report — it impacts both breast cancer risk and detection. Here’s what I want patients to understand 👇 1️⃣ Dense tissue increases risk Dense breasts contain more glandular and connective tissue, which is hormonally active. This is associated with higher estrogen exposure and increased cell turnover — both linked to breast cancer development. Women with extremely dense breasts can have a significantly higher risk compared to those with mostly