References – I’ve been told I have ‘dense breasts’. How does that affect my risk for breast cancer and is there anything I can do about it?

References – I’ve been told I have ‘dense breasts’. How does that affect my risk for breast cancer and is there anything I can do about it?

REFERENCES – I’VE BEEN TOLD I HAVE ‘DENSE BREASTS’.

HOW DOES THAT AFFECT MY RISK FOR BREAST CANCER AND IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN DO ABOUT IT?

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