WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — It's almost October, and it's a big month for bringing awareness to breast cancer. It's also a time to promote screening and reduce the risk of the disease. The American Cancer Society says regular mammograms are the best way to find breast cancer early. It also says that if your mammogram report says you have dense breast tissue, you might be wondering what that means for you.

"In simple words, breast density refers to the amount of fat compared to fibers and glandular tissue in breast as seen on a mammogram," said Dr. Mohammad Tahir, MD, UPMC Breast Surgeon.

Dr. Mohammad Tahir is a breast surgeon with Kathryn Candor Lundy Breast Health Center, which is part of UPMC Magee-Womens at UPMC Williamsport Divine Providence. He says there has recently been an increase in aw

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