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Dense Breast Tissue

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When you have a mammogram, you may be told you have dense breasts. But what does that mean, exactly? Let's take a few minutes to learn more.

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Mammogram

This is an x-ray of your breast. We use it to check for signs of breast cancer. A mammogram helps us find cancer early. It can find cancer even before you feel a lump in your breast.

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Breast Health: Normal Breast Changes

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Breasts change over time. Their size and texture may vary with shifts in your body weight. Breasts also change as you go through different stages of your life.

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Management

Lumpectomy

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Watch this to learn about lumpectomy surgery.

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Lower Your Risk of Breast Cancer

We'd all like to avoid breast cancer. Some risk factors, like your genetic makeup, can't be changed. But did you know there are other things you can do to lower your risk for this disease? Let's take a moment to learn more.

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You've Found a Lump in Your Breast

You've noticed a change in your breast. You can feel or see a lump that isn't normally there. You're worried, and you aren't sure what to do next. So let's take a moment to learn about breast lumps and how we deal with them.

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Stony Brook, NY 11794
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