Breast Density Increased?

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Ebfitzy
Ebfitzy Member Posts: 3
edited September 2018 in Waiting for Test Results

Hello! I have not been diagnosed with breast cancer, but i am hoping to receive some input. I have a high risk of breast cancer due to family history. I am 30 years old. My grandmother had her breast cancer at age 26. I had a second mammogram (last one was two years ago) and it showed that my breast density INCREASED. What I am wondering is if this is normal for my age to have increased density, or if this could be the start of a future diagnosis. Ive always heard it should DECREASE with age. Just wondering if anyone on here has dealt with this scenario and how it turned out for you. Im scheduled for a follow up ultrasound. Thanks for anyones input! I really appreciate it and God Bless all of you STRONG women!

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  • MelissaDallas
    MelissaDallas Member Posts: 7,268
    edited September 2018

    I'll bet it has more to do with who was reading your mammogram.

    I also don't think your density would be decreasing much at 30..

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  • proudtospin
    proudtospin Member Posts: 5,972
    edited September 2018

    i go along with Melissa, my breast density has gone done, they started noting on the report to me. However, since i reoccured after 9,years, get to the best breast center you can and be aggressive with your family history

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  • proudtospin
    proudtospin Member Posts: 5,972
    edited September 2018

    Oh yeah, i am stage 4 now, be agressive

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  • buttonsmachine
    buttonsmachine Member Posts: 930
    edited September 2018

    Ebfitzy, I am not an expert on this, but there are some weird things that are associated with dense breast tissue.

    One is air pollution and fine particulate matter in the air: https://www.breastcancer.org/research-news/link-between-air-pollution-and-breast-density

    Another is multivitamins: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18469264

    There are probably other random things that can contribute to breast density changes, so you should ask your doctor about it too.

    I am young and always had extremely dense breast tissue, but no family history. I got BC at age 32, weirdly. I was taking multivitamins religiously for my "health," and lived in a place with some air pollution. Of course I don't know why I got BC, but I do wonder sometimes.

    However, my mom also has extremely dense breast tissue, even now that she is older. She also takes multivitamins and lives in air pollution. She is in her late 60's and hasn't gotten BC yet.

    Sometimes it's just a crapshoot, but it's good you're being aware of your breast health. Best wishes to you.

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  • Becca953
    Becca953 Member Posts: 99
    edited September 2018

    Dense breasts increase the risk of BC. If possible, I would recommend a full panel genetic testing to see if there is a direct link, which may help guide your decisions. Negative test results are not a guarantee you will not get BC, but a positive one, although difficult, could result in better informed decisions as you move forward. Your physician and/or a breast surgeon should be able to guide you.

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