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Being told about having dense breasts might not help women, researchers argue

Women were more likely to be anxious and confused after being notified they had dense breasts

They also did not feel more informed to make decisions about their breast health

THURSDAY, Dec. 4, 2025 (HealthDay News) — American women are notified if a mammogram reveals they have dense breasts, which can hamper the accuracy of breast cancer screening.

But this knowledge might be more trouble than it’s worth, a new study argues.

The news can spark fear and uncertainty, rather than leaving women feeling better informed, researchers reported Dec. 3 in The BMJ .

“Women are more anxious, are confused by the notification, and do not feel more informed to make decisions about their breast health

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