Sad state that a large chunk of this article is about insurance coverage rather than science. Of course, regardless of public or private health care, the burden falls on the patient to know this and advocate for themselves.

"Mammograms are less effective for women with dense breast tissue. Medical experts disagree on what to do about it"

#BreastCancer #CancerScreening #Cancer
https://www.statnews.com/2024/01/23/breast-cancer-dense-tissue-mammogram-supplemental-screening/

Mammograms are less effective for women with dense breast tissue. Medical experts disagree on what to do about it

While it’s well known that dense breast tissue can make mammograms less effective, there’s not yet a clear protocol about how to handle this issue.

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