Role of fat in assessing breast cancer risk

It is known that a high proportion of dense breast tissue, as seen with a mammogram, is associated with a high risk of breast cancer. But the role of non-dense fat tissue in the breast is less clear. New research published in the journal Breast Cancer Research [1] separates the breast cancer risks associated with dense, fibroglandular tissue, and fat, and shows that large areas of either are independently associated with an increased risk.

Obesity in breast cancer – What is the risk factor? - ScienceDirect

Actress Olivia Munn credits breast cancer risk assessment score

How to reduce cancer risk

Breast Cancer - Screening For Life

Benign Breast Tumor — Breast Cancer Hub

The Association Between Dense Breasts and Breast Cancer

Weight And Breast Cancer Risk

Dense Breast Tissue, Breast Density and Mammogram Reports

What Are the Risk Factors for Breast Cancer?

Role of fat in assessing breast cancer risk