I am really upset because I’ve been told I do have dense breast, although I wasn’t given a number on the braid, whatever that’s called #1-4. Each year they say everything looks fine. I’ve asked about having an ultrasound & the Dr who reads my mammogram says it’s not necessary unless something is seen on the mammogram. Well, guess what, obviously if a woman has dense breast you’re not going to be able to see everything. So, like an idiot,I went home happily thinking everything was fine. So for years I haven’t had an ultrasound. I have had to insist on having one this year, but you would think a Dr. in radiology would say it’s standard protocol for me to have one. When I just called the breast center & asked about this, a lady said well you’re having a 3D mammogram so that’s enough. When I told her I’ve seen real stories on youtube where cancers ended up being found on ultrasounds but not mammograms. I was floored when she told me to not believe what I see on youtube videos. I told her these are real stories by real women this has happened to. Then of course said my insurance may not approve this. Well, too bad if they don’t. I’m sick of having insurance decide if a woman should have the medical test she needs.
@@mareenalewis4241 The insurance company SHOULD want to find it early. It costs less to treat it at stage 0 or 1, $6k compared to Stage 4 at maybe $200k +. At Stage 0 or 1 Your chances are so much better to be cured.
I have dense tissue also. My mammograms also come back normal. I am going in for my annual ultrasound today. In the past, I have had ultrasound and needle biopsies, all come back normal. I was feeling like it was all overkill (and too expensive). Thank you for telling us how important those ultrasounds are! I will keep up on them!
This is an excellent video! It's 2023, nine years after you posted this. I went in today for an ultrasound because my breast tissue is too dense, for a regular mammogram! Your video has really helped me. Thank you!
In 2018, I went for my annual mammogram. I was taken into a conference room afterward & told I had very dense breast tissue which significantly increased my risk of breast cancer. Thankfully, my doctors have taken the matter very seriously & been extremely proactive about my diagnostic care. I have appointments every 6 months...alternating mammogram & contrast MRI. I've only had fibroid cysts up to this point & thank God every day. I'm so glad this information about dense breast tissue is becoming more widely available. It WILL save lives!
Thank you SO much for your kind words and sharing your story! Thankfully, you have great medical care and will continue to be under a watchful eye. The is the KEY! Stay well, my friend. I wish you a wonderful 2023.
Contrast is very unhealthy for your body and despite what they tell you, takes a long time to leave and mammograms give off so much radiation. I would be careful doing these so much.
@@blsk3719 Thank you for this information! I knew mammograms held the risk of some radiation exposure but I was not aware of the danger posed by contrast. I will most certainly educate myself more on these procedures. Thanks again! All the best to you.
@@erayburn6354 the original poster did not write anything about the risks of contrasts… ? one has the consider the risks of breast cancer, which can be fatal.
I've had several mammograms and scans and only today was I told that I have dense breasts. I had a lump that turned out to be a cyst and was aspirated. I was relieved until the doc told me having dense breasts makes detection of breast cancer much harder. So now I'm more worried than before I had my appointment! And my mum died of breast cancer.
I have known since I was 20 about dense breast tissue. I always told my Gyno I don't do self exams because if I worried about every lump I would be a basket case. It has always been an issue but since telling my mom years ago, she said its the same with her. So since getting mammograms it always comes back abnormal, not because they see anything wrong, but because they cant see below the surface. I don't worry as my gyno told me in advance I would probably get a call back, so just do what they want and it is usually ok, they just need to see what they want to see. I have no breast cancer in my family, just really dense breast. This being said I have a sonogram tomorrow for my abnormal breast tissue, wish me luck!
I have an MRI on the 22nd and I am scared. My mom died at 35 of breast cancer. Your story touched me that I push to have the extra test since I have dense breast tissue also.
I am so thankful for this information! Yes, I found out I have dense breast tissue and have a stereotactic biopsy today. I have calcium deposits behind my right nipple and a few scatterings. I am happy I am able to have it investigated.
I am so sorry that you had to go through the agony of breast cancer, but thank goodness you're okay now. Mammograms are an absolute joke for women with dense breasts. Fortunately, many states have enacted laws which mandate that doctors must tell their patients if they have dense breasts. WHY didn't doctors willingly disclose this information before? WHY were doctors hiding this information? It's a crying shame that it takes a law to force doctors to be more honest and open with their patients. SHAME on the doctors! And SHAME on the medical profession! The medical profession is VERY corrupt.
My state does not have a law. So I never knew it was an issue. They had on my chart that I have dense breasts but never told me what consequences could be. All I can get now is a 3 D one. Why can't they listen if it will save a life. I just found out that thru genetic tests my chance if developing breast cancer is 91 to 98 percent, I also have NF 1 which further raises my chances. I feel they do not care.
I have extremely dense tissue as well and the mammogram did not detect cysts but my follow up ultrasoun did. The pain that the mammogram caused me was intense and long lasting. I believe it compressed the cysts and now 6 months later I still have pain and yet they want me to do another mammogram! No way. I am going to get an ultrasound only if I can and I am looking into getting a self pay, less expensive MRI called a "Fast Breast MRI". Studies show that this specific mri caught cancer that even the ultrasounds can overlook. Sure many false positives but I don't care. I have no problem getting a biopsy to find out. Look up the fast breast mri.
Having dense breasts does NOT increase your chance of developing breast cancer. What it does do is make any cancer that may be present harder to see without an ultrasound
you are saying a proven fact isnt true? they just said in this video, many others, and I have been told by multiple radiologist it does increase the risk.
@@heartbrokenamerican2195 I have had family members misdiagnosed and it cost them valuable months of treatment, so having false info out there could cost someone precious time and treatment. Just please dont say it doesnt increase the risk when it does. It could prevent someone from taking action or advocating for themselves if their dr. challenges them saying breast density doesn't matter because it actually increases your risk more with breast dense than it does having a strong family history
Not sure why my other comment didnt post. But the American cancer association, the breast cancer association, and the CDC also says it increases your chances. I can post sources but a simple google search will prove it
You need to delete your comment, its false information. thats how people get mislead and go on believing they dont have cancer when they do. When docs dont know this information it is harmful
This feels like my story as well. A random comment by the technician doing my mammogram that i had dense breast tissue so I she needed to do more slides to get good imaging. No follow on discussion and so at the end of the day, all this meant to me was more discomfort and a longer appointment. Over a decade later and my mammogram is determined to be abnormal which then started the ultrasound, biopsy, and bilateral mastectomy followed by immediate reconstructive surgery. Thankfully my lymph nodes were clear and I was given a clean bill of health all in 1 month. While I am so grateful for my outcome, I’m resentful that I wasn’t given more information regarding what dense breast tissue could mean for me as well as the fact that I was automatically offered ultrasound as a more effective manner of imaging.
I have had mammograms and the doctors always say you have dense breast and never explain it. Just come back next year. I never can find a doctor that educates when it comes to health, I feel like a cash cow.
I have dense tissue, told this years ago...and nothing of it. I had my first mammogram and a ultrasound on my left breast (because of pain), after seeing this (and another video), I am going to press for the other breast to have an ultrasound. This is terrible.
I used to do momogram as l was in a vehicle accident & got hit on my chest when l was around 20 yrs ; l used to do my mamograms untill a few yrs ago they told me l had dence tissue & needed to do an ultrasound to check it out good as l began to get pain in my breast , but last yr October l did again & l didnt understand my report it said l have a benign lesion & needed to repeat test in 6 months ; no one told me or explained it to me ; untill a few month ago l began to have teribble itching under my left breast & pain under my arm & went back to see the doc with my last report only to be told l am supposed to repeat these test in 6 months & its 1 yr now , so l got it done & awaiting on the results by next week friday ; hopefully l caught it on time & l can get treatment before its to late ; so ñadies try to get your ultrasound when you have dence breast tissue like myself
Maggie Ma my heartfelt thanks to you for listening and taking action. Mammogram combined with ultrasound will be your screening routine going forward. Take Good care of yourself and please share this info with anyone who will listen. Smiles, Leslie
I hear you I have the same issue. A week ago I found lump on my left breast so I called oncology. And yeah it doesn’t show on mammograms at all even the technician touched it and felt it on my breast. Dr said my mammogram results came normal but they ordered me ultrasound appointment for me tomorrow which it’s great and I hope that it is not cancer.. Thanks for sharing!
Hi Tanya, so glad to hear that you will be getting that ultrasound! And if needed, an MRI to get a deeper & clearer imaging. I am sending you good vibes & prayers as you explore this further.
I am going to have a 2nd diagnostic mammogram on Monday. This is a 6 month follow up since my last diagnostic mammo with ultrasound. Yes, I have dense breasts. I also have breast cancer on both sides of my family, sadly one resulted in being diagnosed too late. I was told " something new" had shown up in my mammogram, which was why they sent me for a diagnostic mammo with ultrasound. I was told I needed to follow up in 6 months(which is this Monday) and again 6 months from then. I asked why if something "new" has shown up, why they weren't doing a biopsy. I was told there was "nothing to biopsy". I am confused by this answer, if something "new" had shown up on mammo, but after ultrasound, "there is nothing to biopsy", why would I have to follow up in 6 and 12 months for that breast? When I questioned that I was told, "Well, you don't have to come, it's up to you". What the HECK does that mean?! Talk about mixed messages!
I was in hospital at Xmas 22 and the doctor did a contrast ct chest scan and it showed dense breast tissue with something I am hoping it's my fibroadenoma and not cancer , I have mamagram 26th Jan 03 , thank you for your story I hope you continue to do well ❤
Hi Mary, thank you for sharing your story here. I pray that your test results bring good news. Be sure yo ask the level of your breast density. This is important to know as you monitor yourself in the future. You may benefit from additional screening such as ultrasound and MRI. God bless.
Exactly, my complaint is the same as yours with Mammography even the newer 3D. It might not detect breast cancer tumors in women especially those with dense breast tissue. Then it becomes seriously larger in size and becomes more invasive. We need consistent dependable early breast cancer detection. Also, Lobular Carcinoma can be one of the toughest ones to detect. It doesn't form a hard lump. Koning Breast CT is the most advanced scanner on the market today. There are other companies too Izotropic Corporation out of Canada that utilizes the research of Dr. John Boone UC Davis and AB CT from Germany. All three of these companies have scanners that are pain-free, without compression, and are true 360 Degree scans. My opinion is that we need these dedicated Breast CT Scanners for screening Breast Cancer right now.
I just took a mannogram on 7/20/24. And found out I have dense tissue on my left breastso I’m going to take another mammogram and do ultrasound on my left breast next Wednesday. I’m very scared but looking at this video gave me a lot of reinsurance. I have mammogram every year , this has never happened. I’ve never had any problems so I’m just a little nervous but I’m glad they seen it and they caught it. Thank you again for this video.
So my question is: how do you know when to remove small tumors and when to leave them alone. Just because you have a malignancy, does not mean the malignancies are going to grow. Sometimes they shrink. So how does a person know?
I get my care through the VA. I got a call 2 days ago from a lady telling me my left breast tissue is dense. My last mammogram was 1 1/2 years ago and they want to do a diagnostic mammogram with ultrasound. I'll make sure they do ultrasound.
I live in Washington State and this year, and maybe last year on my mammogram report letter it stated that I have dense breast tissue. I'm going to check with my insurance now about whether they cover ultrasound. I know in the past when I had requested further diagnostic testing they required that a mammogram be done first, and I said its a waste of time, but had to do it anyway. The reviewing doctor came in and said "I don't see anything abnormal on your mammogram", and I said, "I know." My experience has too often been that doctors, especially male doctors don't listen and don't "believe" or respect what I know to be my experience of the body I live in. BTW, strong history of breast cancer in my family at a relatively young age, in one case leaving my grandmother orphaned as a teenager.
Thanks for sharing this important information. My wife has just finished chemo and radiation, yet last mammogram was clear. She also has dense breasts. Ultrasound and MRI are the real keys to early diagnosis and being your own determined health advocate is vital...don't take nomforman answer...your life could be as stake.
I do have dense tissue. I also have a mass in my left breast. They refuse to do a biopsy and they found other spots I didn't know of. I have been very sick lately. My lymph fluid seems to not be draining like it did before. They refuse to do the ultrasound on me. They refuse to take me seriously. They just push me out of the door. My issue is the doctors.
Hi Cassandra, thanks for sharing your story. I hope that you continue to push forward & seek other medical providers who will listen and help you. Don't give up. You are your best advocate!
You really need to find a different doctor! Breast cancer runs in my family and we do not have the Gene! They found a small cyst in my breast last year Christmas told me it was nothing! I told him I wanted to take it out they would not do it Six months later they do an ultrasound and say it’s the same size but irregular edges. It was -3 breast cancer if you do not like what your doctor says, find another one! One woman specialist, I went to always said if you find a lump take it out! This doctor says insurance do not want to pay for it and won’t even try asking if they would pay for it when they found it the first time! Now I have breast cancer
I had a biopsy which confirmed breast cancer.I had a mammogram 3 days later which showed no abnormality,but the breast tissue was dense.I now have a mammogram and US and sometimes MRI.
Saw your video today. Although I do get mammogram and ultrasounds, I have heard there is a more accurate type of mammo for extremely dense breasts like mine. I'll head over to that site you mentioned. Thank you!
I have very dense breast tissue and will be having 2 sites biopsied tomorrow. I have a birad of 4 and 2 echostatic mass in left breast. They have partially solid with debris. Praying for the best.
Here's hoping you never experience that again! I have dense tissue as well and the only way my invasive ductile tumor was found was the nipple had inverted and I found the lump very close to the surface right under the edge of the nipple. I had a lumpectomy, lost the nipple and had radiation.
I have very dense breast tissue and I also have lots of breast cysts none of these show up on a mammogram so I have an ultrasound every year, they are now watching a shadow and a complex cyst and about to have a 6 month follow up, my mammogram was clear and didn’t show this! fingers crossed it’s all good 🤞🏼xx
The reason why they say dense breasts cause cancer is that it’s hard to see tumors in a mammogram through dense tissue. Dense tissue means you have more ducts and lives than normal, but these are normal cells, just like fat cells, skin cells etc.
They don't say dense tissue CAUSES cancer....they show here that dense tissue Often HIDES cancer. Dense tissue shows up as white and cancer shows up as white. White on white.
I am happy to hear that you are receiving additional screening. I pray that all is well and that you continue with additional screening as your annual routine from this day forward. Good luck!
I do. I also had TNBC in 2014. I had a bilateral mastectomy and my right breast I still have a mammogram ever year and my 2022 November stated very dense I just read this on “my chart”. No one called me no one has referred me for further testing. Broken system.
I am SO glad that you are scheduled for more screening. Going forward, additional screening should be part of your annual routine. And remember to ask what level of density your tissue is (there are 4 levels). The higher, the more dense your tissue. I pray that your results are clear. Stay diligent, my friend.
@@rabbithillinn Thanks for letting me know about the 4 levels I would if never known that. I just email my Dr to see if they could do an ultrasound instead. This is from a Ted talk I listened to. It us the best way to see cancer. I also have a very high genetic disposition to breast cancer 97 & 98 percent. Also since I NF1 it is also a higher percentage of having cancer
I just had my mammogram and was sent the details in the mail. Luckily I have fatty tissue. My mammogram was free and done every two years since I was 40. Ultrasound & MRI are free too should I need it. Women who are in the high risk level get their mammogram done more frequently.🇦🇺
Over the past 5 yrs my mamograms& ultrasound , showed l have dense fibrosystic tissue & last yr my report said l had a benign lesion ; but the doc didnt explain it to me , all he said is if am having problems go to our casualty department , so l didnt look into what it meant as l didnt have any discomfort untill a few months ago , l began to have terrible itching under my left breast & under my arm began to pain as well , so l repeated my ultrasound & going for my report by next week friday ;am hoping am in time & its not so bad , that l can get treatment on time
I had 10 mammograms 1 Bilateral MRI with contrast and without all neg benign the only thing that showed my type of IDC was an US. 2X after a post pathology from a CNB.
i have to go for an MRI I also have dense tissue. I just had a mammo an ultrasound that didn't show anything but I have a symptom that still shows concern.
thank you so much i have dense breast they told me , so i have made an appointment for a ultra sound , i also have a very sensation almost burn like feeling under that arm , so i am not letting this go ,
I just asked about this and my doctor said it will not be covered by insurance. Guess my only option is to have the 3 d mammogram. How much do typical ultrasounds cost
I found a "lump" in my left breast and they did an ultrasound because I am so young. Told me it was sense fibrous breast tissue. Idk what to do with this info? I still feel it and hasn't changed in size.
Yep all of 2022...Cancer I asked for ultra sound and was refused in 2021. 10 months later stage 2 chemo radiation surgery triple negative....yay modern medicine
I just got a result of my mammogram on saturday and it says i have Dense breast Tissue, im not worried but i do my research and indeed up coming here on youtube and look around , this vedio give me an idea so on friday i will have a check up and looking forward for ultrasound
Thank you for sharing Lala. I am so glad that you are getting the ultrasound! Be sure to ask what level of density you are. That's important info to know also. Stay diligent, stay healthy. Bless you ❤
Thanks rabbithillin for sending out this important information you are so beautiful and brave I'm so glad you are ok stay safe take great care sending my love alicat xxxx
Always research these docs unfortunately are driven by insurance kickbacks and what have you I could go on just make sure you feel comfortable with your surgeon with your pathology and understand your pathology and don't ever ever not second-guess any doctor bang on that pathologist or if you have to
I need an MRI but can’t afford it and my insurance won’t cover it. How am I supposed to proactively be safe and check for cancer when I can’t afford to do so? 😢
Please don't give up. Investigate several hospitals & other imaging places. Some may offer reduced sliding scale fees, or they may have funded program offerings. Continue your local Breast Cancer associations for guidance. Please keep trying. 💕
I am really upset because I’ve been told I do have dense breast, although I wasn’t given a number on the braid, whatever that’s called #1-4. Each year they say everything looks fine. I’ve asked about having an ultrasound & the Dr who reads my mammogram says it’s not necessary unless something is seen on the mammogram. Well, guess what, obviously if a woman has dense breast you’re not going to be able to see everything. So, like an idiot,I went home happily thinking everything was fine. So for years I haven’t had an ultrasound. I have had to insist on having one this year, but you would think a Dr. in radiology would say it’s standard protocol for me to have one. When I just called the breast center & asked about this, a lady said well you’re having a 3D mammogram so that’s enough. When I told her I’ve seen real stories on youtube where cancers ended up being found on ultrasounds but not mammograms. I was floored when she told me to not believe what I see on youtube videos. I told her these are real stories by real women this has happened to. Then of course said my insurance may not approve this. Well, too bad if they don’t. I’m sick of having insurance decide if a woman should have the medical test she needs.
Look into dedicated Breast CT Google it.
Why are women with dense breasts being forced to have mammograms, and yet not offered ultrasound or MRIs?
Right
One word....,Insurance
$$$$
@@mareenalewis4241 The insurance company SHOULD want to find it early. It costs less to treat it at stage 0 or 1, $6k compared to Stage 4 at maybe $200k +. At Stage 0 or 1 Your chances are so much better to be cured.
How can ANYONE "thumbs down" this? Unless they are against life and hope. Thank you so much for sharing your story.
Someone with investments in mammogram systems, maybe.
Amazing that this is from 13 years ago and they just revised the guidelines to let women know about dense breast
I have dense tissue also. My mammograms also come back normal. I am going in for my annual ultrasound today. In the past, I have had ultrasound and needle biopsies, all come back normal. I was feeling like it was all overkill (and too expensive). Thank you for telling us how important those ultrasounds are! I will keep up on them!
This is an excellent video! It's 2023, nine years after you posted this. I went in today for an ultrasound because my breast tissue is too dense, for a regular mammogram! Your video has really helped me. Thank you!
In 2018, I went for my annual mammogram. I was taken into a conference room afterward & told I had very dense breast tissue which significantly increased my risk of breast cancer. Thankfully, my doctors have taken the matter very seriously & been extremely proactive about my diagnostic care. I have appointments every 6 months...alternating mammogram & contrast MRI. I've only had fibroid cysts up to this point & thank God every day. I'm so glad this information about dense breast tissue is becoming more widely available. It WILL save lives!
Thank you SO much for your kind words and sharing your story! Thankfully, you have great medical care and will continue to be under a watchful eye. The is the KEY! Stay well, my friend. I wish you a wonderful 2023.
Contrast is very unhealthy for your body and despite what they tell you, takes a long time to leave and mammograms give off so much radiation. I would be careful doing these so much.
@@blsk3719 Thank you for this information! I knew mammograms held the risk of some radiation exposure but I was not aware of the danger posed by contrast. I will most certainly educate myself more on these procedures. Thanks again! All the best to you.
I was told to do tomosynthesis because of the same issue. Never done contrast MRI…
@@erayburn6354 the original poster did not write anything about the risks of contrasts… ? one has the consider the risks of breast cancer, which can be fatal.
I've had several mammograms and scans and only today was I told that I have dense breasts. I had a lump that turned out to be a cyst and was aspirated. I was relieved until the doc told me having dense breasts makes detection of breast cancer much harder. So now I'm more worried than before I had my appointment! And my mum died of breast cancer.
I have known since I was 20 about dense breast tissue. I always told my Gyno I don't do self exams because if I worried about every lump I would be a basket case. It has always been an issue but since telling my mom years ago, she said its the same with her. So since getting mammograms it always comes back abnormal, not because they see anything wrong, but because they cant see below the surface. I don't worry as my gyno told me in advance I would probably get a call back, so just do what they want and it is usually ok, they just need to see what they want to see. I have no breast cancer in my family, just really dense breast. This being said I have a sonogram tomorrow for my abnormal breast tissue, wish me luck!
I have an MRI on the 22nd and I am scared. My mom died at 35 of breast cancer. Your story touched me that I push to have the extra test since I have dense breast tissue also.
Do not be afraid🙏🏽
Yes thanks to your story I found out I had breast dense also just scheduled another appointment with my doctor for an ultra sound.
I am so thankful for this information! Yes, I found out I have dense breast tissue and have a stereotactic biopsy today. I have calcium deposits behind my right nipple and a few scatterings. I am happy I am able to have it investigated.
Can u tell something more bc I also have biopsy soon about calcium deposits ? Did u do the test
I am so sorry that you had to go through the agony of breast cancer, but thank goodness you're okay now. Mammograms are an absolute joke for women with dense breasts. Fortunately, many states have enacted laws which mandate that doctors must tell their patients if they have dense breasts. WHY didn't doctors willingly disclose this information before? WHY were doctors hiding this information? It's a crying shame that it takes a law to force doctors to be more honest and open with their patients. SHAME on the doctors! And SHAME on the medical profession! The medical profession is VERY corrupt.
I agree my insurance would not pay for the 3D either so just had to get regular mammograms
My state does not have a law. So I never knew it was an issue. They had on my chart that I have dense breasts but never told me what consequences could be. All I can get now is a 3 D one. Why can't they listen if it will save a life. I just found out that thru genetic tests my chance if developing breast cancer is 91 to 98 percent, I also have NF 1 which further raises my chances. I feel they do not care.
I have extremely dense tissue as well and the mammogram did not detect cysts but my follow up ultrasoun did. The pain that the mammogram caused me was intense and long lasting. I believe it compressed the cysts and now 6 months later I still have pain and yet they want me to do another mammogram! No way. I am going to get an ultrasound only if I can and I am looking into getting a self pay, less expensive MRI called a "Fast Breast MRI". Studies show that this specific mri caught cancer that even the ultrasounds can overlook. Sure many false positives but I don't care. I have no problem getting a biopsy to find out. Look up the fast breast mri.
Having dense breasts does NOT increase your chance of developing breast cancer. What it does do is make any cancer that may be present harder to see without an ultrasound
you are saying a proven fact isnt true? they just said in this video, many others, and I have been told by multiple radiologist it does increase the risk.
@@mamavonn my doctor told me it doesn’t increase the risk snd medical journals
@@heartbrokenamerican2195 I have had family members misdiagnosed and it cost them valuable months of treatment, so having false info out there could cost someone precious time and treatment. Just please dont say it doesnt increase the risk when it does. It could prevent someone from taking action or advocating for themselves if their dr. challenges them saying breast density doesn't matter because it actually increases your risk more with breast dense than it does having a strong family history
Not sure why my other comment didnt post. But the American cancer association, the breast cancer association, and the CDC also says it increases your chances. I can post sources but a simple google search will prove it
You need to delete your comment, its false information. thats how people get mislead and go on believing they dont have cancer when they do. When docs dont know this information it is harmful
This feels like my story as well. A random comment by the technician doing my mammogram that i had dense breast tissue so I she needed to do more slides to get good imaging. No follow on discussion and so at the end of the day, all this meant to me was more discomfort and a longer appointment. Over a decade later and my mammogram is determined to be abnormal which then started the ultrasound, biopsy, and bilateral mastectomy followed by immediate reconstructive surgery. Thankfully my lymph nodes were clear and I was given a clean bill of health all in 1 month. While I am so grateful for my outcome, I’m resentful that I wasn’t given more information regarding what dense breast tissue could mean for me as well as the fact that I was automatically offered ultrasound as a more effective manner of imaging.
Amen! This is the first time I have ever heard anyone speak up about this vital information. Thank you!
Thank you for responding. Together, lets continue to share this important information and help many women along the way. Stay healthy, my friend.
Was told I have very dense breast 3 of my sisters had cancer one passed from it. Thank you for sharing this important message....❤Hod bless..
I have had mammograms and the doctors always say you have dense breast and never explain it. Just come back next year. I never can find a doctor that educates when it comes to health, I feel like a cash cow.
I have dense tissue, told this years ago...and nothing of it. I had my first mammogram and a ultrasound on my left breast (because of pain), after seeing this (and another video), I am going to press for the other breast to have an ultrasound. This is terrible.
I used to do momogram as l was in a vehicle accident & got hit on my chest when l was around 20 yrs ; l used to do my mamograms untill a few yrs ago they told me l had dence tissue & needed to do an ultrasound to check it out good as l began to get pain in my breast , but last yr October l did again & l didnt understand my report it said l have a benign lesion & needed to repeat test in 6 months ; no one told me or explained it to me ; untill a few month ago l began to have teribble itching under my left breast & pain under my arm & went back to see the doc with my last report only to be told l am supposed to repeat these test in 6 months & its 1 yr now , so l got it done & awaiting on the results by next week friday ; hopefully l caught it on time & l can get treatment before its to late ; so ñadies try to get your ultrasound when you have dence breast tissue like myself
@@olivesoondar1165how did everything turn out?
Thank you so so much ! I just got my first mammogram done today and I have dense tissue. I will take the ultrasound.
Maggie Ma my heartfelt thanks to you for listening and taking action. Mammogram combined with ultrasound will be your screening routine going forward. Take Good care of yourself and please share this info with anyone who will listen. Smiles, Leslie
They won’t let you do an ultra sound without doing a Mamogram first. I feel being exposed to a lot of radiation is not the best thing.
I hear you I have the same issue. A week ago I found lump on my left breast so I called oncology. And yeah it doesn’t show on mammograms at all even the technician touched it and felt it on my breast. Dr said my mammogram results came normal but they ordered me ultrasound appointment for me tomorrow which it’s great and I hope that it is not cancer..
Thanks for sharing!
Hi Tanya, so glad to hear that you will be getting that ultrasound! And if needed, an MRI to get a deeper & clearer imaging. I am sending you good vibes & prayers as you explore this further.
@@rabbithillinn thank you so much 💜
I am going to have a 2nd diagnostic mammogram on Monday. This is a 6 month follow up since my last diagnostic mammo with ultrasound. Yes, I have dense breasts.
I also have breast cancer on both sides of my family, sadly one resulted in being diagnosed too late.
I was told " something new" had shown up in my mammogram, which was why they sent me for a diagnostic mammo with ultrasound. I was told I needed to follow up in 6 months(which is this Monday) and again 6 months from then. I asked why if something "new" has shown up, why they weren't doing a biopsy. I was told there was "nothing to biopsy".
I am confused by this answer, if something "new" had shown up on mammo, but after ultrasound, "there is nothing to biopsy", why would I have to follow up in 6 and 12 months for that breast?
When I questioned that I was told, "Well, you don't have to come, it's up to you". What the HECK does that mean?! Talk about mixed messages!
Ask about Breast MRI. Defiantly complain about that apathy from that provider
I was in hospital at Xmas 22 and the doctor did a contrast ct chest scan and it showed dense breast tissue with something I am hoping it's my fibroadenoma and not cancer , I have mamagram 26th Jan 03 , thank you for your story I hope you continue to do well ❤
Hi Mary, thank you for sharing your story here. I pray that your test results bring good news. Be sure yo ask the level of your breast density. This is important to know as you monitor yourself in the future. You may benefit from additional screening such as ultrasound and MRI. God bless.
I pray that youll have positive 🙏 test results.
Exactly, my complaint is the same as yours with Mammography even the newer 3D. It might not detect breast cancer tumors in women especially those with dense breast tissue. Then it becomes seriously larger in size and becomes more invasive. We need consistent dependable early breast cancer detection. Also, Lobular Carcinoma can be one of the toughest ones to detect. It doesn't form a hard lump. Koning Breast CT is the most advanced scanner on the market today. There are other companies too Izotropic Corporation out of Canada that utilizes the research of Dr. John Boone UC Davis and AB CT from Germany. All three of these companies have scanners that are pain-free, without compression, and are true 360 Degree scans. My opinion is that we need these dedicated Breast CT Scanners for screening Breast Cancer right now.
I just took a mannogram on 7/20/24. And found out I have dense tissue on my left breastso I’m going to take another mammogram and do ultrasound on my left breast next Wednesday. I’m very scared but looking at this video gave me a lot of reinsurance. I have mammogram every year , this has never happened. I’ve never had any problems so I’m just a little nervous but I’m glad they seen it and they caught it. Thank you again for this video.
So my question is: how do you know when to remove small tumors and when to leave them alone. Just because you have a malignancy, does not mean the malignancies are going to grow. Sometimes they shrink. So how does a person know?
I get my care through the VA. I got a call 2 days ago from a lady telling me my left breast tissue is dense. My last mammogram was 1 1/2 years ago and they want to do a diagnostic mammogram with ultrasound. I'll make sure they do ultrasound.
My very first mammogram was Aug 3rd. I, now, have to go for more scans and an ultrasound. My doctor is pretty sure I will need a biopsy as well.
I live in Washington State and this year, and maybe last year on my mammogram report letter it stated that I have dense breast tissue. I'm going to check with my insurance now about whether they cover ultrasound. I know in the past when I had requested further diagnostic testing they required that a mammogram be done first, and I said its a waste of time, but had to do it anyway. The reviewing doctor came in and said "I don't see anything abnormal on your mammogram", and I said, "I know." My experience has too often been that doctors, especially male doctors don't listen and don't "believe" or respect what I know to be my experience of the body I live in. BTW, strong history of breast cancer in my family at a relatively young age, in one case leaving my grandmother orphaned as a teenager.
Excellent video, thank you. So glad you were an advocate for your health.
Thank you Joan :)
Thanks for sharing this important information. My wife has just finished chemo and radiation, yet last mammogram was clear. She also has dense breasts. Ultrasound and MRI are the real keys to early diagnosis and being your own determined health advocate is vital...don't take nomforman answer...your life could be as stake.
I love to collect bunnies, too, Leslie. Makes me smile to see yours.
I do have dense tissue. I also have a mass in my left breast. They refuse to do a biopsy and they found other spots I didn't know of. I have been very sick lately. My lymph fluid seems to not be draining like it did before. They refuse to do the ultrasound on me. They refuse to take me seriously. They just push me out of the door. My issue is the doctors.
Hi Cassandra, thanks for sharing your story. I hope that you continue to push forward & seek other medical providers who will listen and help you. Don't give up. You are your best advocate!
You really need to find a different doctor! Breast cancer runs in my family and we do not have the Gene! They found a small cyst in my breast last year Christmas told me it was nothing! I told him I wanted to take it out they would not do it Six months later they do an ultrasound and say it’s the same size but irregular edges. It was -3 breast cancer if you do not like what your doctor says, find another one! One woman specialist, I went to always said if you find a lump take it out! This doctor says insurance do not want to pay for it and won’t even try asking if they would pay for it when they found it the first time! Now I have breast cancer
Thank you, Leslie, for your informative and courageous testimony! Look forward to seeing you soon at RHI : ) Holly
I had a biopsy which confirmed breast cancer.I had a mammogram 3 days later which showed no abnormality,but the breast tissue was dense.I now have a mammogram and US and sometimes MRI.
Saw your video today. Although I do get mammogram and ultrasounds, I have heard there is a more accurate type of mammo for extremely dense breasts like mine. I'll head over to that site you mentioned. Thank you!
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for sharing your story!!!
I have very dense breast tissue and will be having 2 sites biopsied tomorrow. I have a birad of 4 and 2 echostatic mass in left breast. They have partially solid with debris. Praying for the best.
Here's hoping you never experience that again!
I have dense tissue as well and the only way my invasive ductile tumor was found was the nipple had inverted and I found the lump very close to the surface right under the edge of the nipple. I had a lumpectomy, lost the nipple and had radiation.
I have very dense breast tissue and I also have lots of breast cysts none of these show up on a mammogram so I have an ultrasound every year, they are now watching a shadow and a complex cyst and about to have a 6 month follow up, my mammogram was clear and didn’t show this! fingers crossed it’s all good 🤞🏼xx
How did that turn out for you? I suffer from cysts as well for some reason even though I am 55 years old.
Luckily it was benign, I now have another spot they are watching so fingers crossed that’s benign too I’m now almost 58 🤞🏼🤞🏼x
@@traceystutt3193 🤞🙏
QT imaging is available in California and worth the trip. Can see through density and doesn’t have radiation
The reason why they say dense breasts cause cancer is that it’s hard to see tumors in a mammogram through dense tissue. Dense tissue means you have more ducts and lives than normal, but these are normal cells, just like fat cells, skin cells etc.
They don't say dense tissue CAUSES cancer....they show here that dense tissue Often HIDES cancer. Dense tissue shows up as white and cancer shows up as white. White on white.
Dense breast tissue is in fact a risk factor in and of itself. The separate issue is that it also is hard to detect cancer on dense breasts.
Was diagnosed with fibroglandular density type b, have a follow up (ultrasound) next week...praying everything comes back negative 🙏🏼
I am happy to hear that you are receiving additional screening. I pray that all is well and that you continue with additional screening as your annual routine from this day forward. Good luck!
Everything came out negative...on the clear! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼Thanks!❤️
@@alet4054 wonderful news! Thanks for sharing!!!
Prayers and don't be afraid
@@TrudyContos-gq1bw results came back negative 🙏🏼....
I do. I also had TNBC in 2014. I had a bilateral mastectomy and my right breast I still have a mammogram ever year and my 2022 November stated very dense I just read this on “my chart”. No one called me no one has referred me for further testing. Broken system.
My mammograms have said I have dense tissue. They have never said I need more tests. Until now I go back for more tests in Jan so I hope all us good
I am SO glad that you are scheduled for more screening. Going forward, additional screening should be part of your annual routine. And remember to ask what level of density your tissue is (there are 4 levels). The higher, the more dense your tissue. I pray that your results are clear. Stay diligent, my friend.
@@rabbithillinn Thanks for letting me know about the 4 levels I would if never known that. I just email my Dr to see if they could do an ultrasound instead. This is from a Ted talk I listened to. It us the best way to see cancer. I also have a very high genetic disposition to breast cancer 97 & 98 percent. Also since I NF1 it is also a higher percentage of having cancer
I just had my mammogram and was sent the details in the mail. Luckily I have fatty tissue. My mammogram was free and done every two years since I was 40. Ultrasound & MRI are free too should I need it. Women who are in the high risk level get their mammogram done more frequently.🇦🇺
Over the past 5 yrs my mamograms& ultrasound , showed l have dense fibrosystic tissue & last yr my report said l had a benign lesion ; but the doc didnt explain it to me , all he said is if am having problems go to our casualty department , so l didnt look into what it meant as l didnt have any discomfort untill a few months ago , l began to have terrible itching under my left breast & under my arm began to pain as well , so l repeated my ultrasound & going for my report by next week friday ;am hoping am in time & its not so bad , that l can get treatment on time
How did it go? Are you ok?
I have dense breast, so when I get a mammogram, I also get ultrasound. They found a cyst in my breast, but I’m always worried if it really is a cyst.
Thank you so much for sharing. Very informative information. 😊
I had 10 mammograms 1 Bilateral MRI with contrast and without all neg benign the only thing that showed my type of IDC was an US.
2X after a post pathology from a CNB.
I wish you all the best! God bless you! ❤️
Thank you Jan. 😊 God bless you as well 🙏
i have to go for an MRI I also have dense tissue. I just had a mammo an ultrasound that didn't show anything but I have a symptom that still shows concern.
In Australia they don’t tell us our breast density
thank you so much i have dense breast they told me , so i have made an appointment for a ultra sound , i also have a very sensation almost burn like feeling under that arm , so i am not letting this go ,
How did it go ? Dealing with this now
I never had to ask, after every mamo I received notification from the clinic that I had very dense breast.
I just asked about this and my doctor said it will not be covered by insurance. Guess my only option is to have the 3 d mammogram. How much do typical ultrasounds cost
Why do they just do the ultrasounds
5.5 what? Mm? Cm?
I found a "lump" in my left breast and they did an ultrasound because I am so young. Told me it was sense fibrous breast tissue. Idk what to do with this info? I still feel it and hasn't changed in size.
Thank you so much for sharing.
Yep all of 2022...Cancer I asked for ultra sound and was refused in 2021. 10 months later stage 2 chemo radiation surgery triple negative....yay modern medicine
each persons perception of perfect is different. if she feels perfect let her be perfect. :) rock on
Thanks for the info, very helpful 👍
I got my done to and sure enough i have dense tissue
I just got a result of my mammogram on saturday and it says i have Dense breast Tissue, im not worried but i do my research and indeed up coming here on youtube and look around , this vedio give me an idea so on friday i will have a check up and looking forward for ultrasound
Thank you for sharing Lala. I am so glad that you are getting the ultrasound! Be sure to ask what level of density you are. That's important info to know also. Stay diligent, stay healthy. Bless you ❤
Thank you 🙏🏻
Thanks rabbithillin for sending out this important information you are so beautiful and brave I'm so glad you are ok stay safe take great care sending my love alicat xxxx
Thank you so much! Take good care of yourself. :)
Thank you
I received a letter i had that and i just reading up on it
They did me in.
Always research these docs unfortunately are driven by insurance kickbacks and what have you I could go on just make sure you feel comfortable with your surgeon with your pathology and understand your pathology and don't ever ever not second-guess any doctor bang on that pathologist or if you have to
Do u feel any problem if u explain in Hindi
ThanQ for education
Ive found out im a density at b
I need an MRI but can’t afford it and my insurance won’t cover it. How am I supposed to proactively be safe and check for cancer when I can’t afford to do so? 😢
Please don't give up. Investigate several hospitals & other imaging places. Some may offer reduced sliding scale fees, or they may have funded program offerings. Continue your local Breast Cancer associations for guidance. Please keep trying. 💕
Omg but all of that it’s so expensive I’m going to died!!😞😔
Has been proven to be false!
having breast doesn't make you perfect !!!