Month: September 2026

Doctor and Patient, FVSS Breast Clinic

What Is a High-Risk Breast Clinic—and Do You Need One?

Many women are surprised to learn that high-risk breast clinics even exist. And yet, for the right patient, they can be one of the most valuable resources in preventing and detecting breast cancer early. What Does “High Risk” Mean? Being “high risk” doesn’t mean you have cancer. It means your likelihood of developing breast cancer is … Read More

Doctor Explaining Dense Breast Tissue

Dense Breasts: What Your Mammogram Report Means (and What to Do Next)

If you’ve had a mammogram recently, you may have received a letter saying you have dense breast tissue. For many women, that raises more questions than answers. First, What Does “Dense” Mean? Breast density refers to how breast tissue appears on a mammogram. Dense breasts are very common—and completely normal. In fact, many women over 40 … Read More

Doctor and Patient, FVSS Breast Clinic

Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer: Who Should Consider It and Why It Matters

One of the most common things I hear from patients is: “No one in my family has had breast cancer, so I’m probably not at risk… right?” Not necessarily. Genetic testing has become one of the most important tools we have in understanding breast cancer risk. What Is Genetic Testing? Genetic testing looks for inherited … Read More