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Breast density and limited access to supplemental screening

April 4, 2026JAMA

JAMA says breast density both increases cancer risk and reduces mammography sensitivity, while access to supplemental MRI and ultrasonography remains limited, creating disparities in early breast cancer detection.

Breast density increases cancer risk and reduces Mammography sensitivity, but access to supplemental screening like MRI and ultrasonography remains limited, creating disparities in early BreastCancer detection.
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