News tagged with breast density

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Mathematical models for breast cancer detection with microwave tomography are cheaper and less risky

The most popular method of breast cancer detection today is X-ray mammography, which takes images of a compressed breast by low-dose ionizing radiation. However, there are several disadvantages to using X-rays for breast ...

Other Sciences / Mathematics

created Jul 07, 2010 | popularity 2.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Breast density, no lobular involution increase breast cancer risk

Women with dense breasts and no lobular involution were at a higher risk for developing breast cancer than those with non-dense breasts and complete involution, according to a study published online in The Journal of the Na ...

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created Oct 29, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0