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Mammographic density, the amount of radiodense tissue on a mammogram, is a strong risk factor for breast cancer, with properties that could be an asset in screening and prevention programmes. Its use in risk prediction contexts is currently limited, however, mainly due to di cul…

Background. Breast cancer is a major public health concern in the United States especially in rural communities. Getting screen mammogram regularly is an effective way to detect breast cancer at early stages and therefore increase the survival rate. Even though, the rate of mamm…

Within the United States, associated breast cancer mortality can be decreased by early identification and treatment (Elmore, Aronson & Melin, 2019). Current mammogram screening rates, within a Northeastern medical group, were below the national average. The pilot site selected w…

Black women are starting to be recognized as a high-risk group for breast cancer. In addition to Black women having a relatively high incidence rate and the highest mortality rate, Black breast cancer patients were found to have an alarming rate of the BRCA1/2 genetic mutation. …