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3D mammograms better for women with dense breast tissue

Ask the Doctors

Dear Doctor:

After a mammogram, I was told I have dense breast tissue and that instead of a regular mammogram, I need to start getting a 3D mammogram. Why would that be? What exactly is dense breast tissue, anyway?

Dear Reader: A woman’s breasts are made up of several different types of tissues. There are glandular tissues, which produce, store and deliver milk; connective tissues, …

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