It's increasingly important for women to be aware of their breast health.  Understanding breast density and what it might mean for you is really important.

Mammograms miss up to 40% of cancers in women with dense breasts because dense breast tissue can hide or “mask” potential tumors. This can lead to missed or under-diagnosed cancers, which contribute to breast cancer mortality.

Therefore, many breast specialists recommend supplemental breast screenings along with mammography for certain women with dense breasts.

Dr. David Schacht from Northwestern’s Lynne Sage Breast Centers shares important information on breast health, breast cancer risk and prevention.

His focus is on breast density and providing tips for speaking to healthcare providers about breast screening needs so women can feel empowered, confident and move forward with their healthcare provider as an informed team.

Very informative heads from Dr. David Schact in this short podcast interview up on The Debbie Nigro Show. Share it with women you care about who might need to know.