Did your mammography report come with a mention of breast density? Robert Llewellyn/Corbis RM Stills/Getty Images hide caption
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When Erika Stallings was 22, she found out that she might have a genetic mutation that greatly increased her risk of cancer. Misha Friedman for NPR hide caption
More People Seek Genetic Testing, But There Aren't Enough Counselors
Bad Luck Or Bad Genes? Dealing With BRCA And 'A Cancer In The Family'
Treatment for breast cancer can have side effects including painful sex, to the point that women forgo cancer medications. iStockphoto hide caption
More and more surgeries are being performed in outpatient centers, and mastectomy is among them. iStockphoto hide caption
These fiber-rich foods altogether offer about 28.5 grams, or a woman's daily recommended intake. Clockwise from top left: one pear, 6 grams of fiber; medium artichoke, 7 grams; 1 ounce of popcorn, 3.5 grams; 1 medium sweet potato, 4 grams; 1 cup edamame, 8 grams. Morgan McCloy/NPR hide caption
When do women get the most benefit from mammograms to find breast cancer? Phanie/Science Source hide caption
Fear of cancer's return may be driving women with an early diagnosis of breast cancer to have one or both breasts removed, though research shows milder treatment is just as effective. Jose Luis Pelaez/Getty Images hide caption
In a study of 1.3 million women, ages 40 to 74, having a false positive on a screening mammogram was associated with a slightly increased chance that the woman would eventually develop breast cancer. The extra risk seemed to be independent of the density of her breasts. Lester Lefkowitz/Getty Images hide caption
Access to cancer screening can be difficult for minorities and people with low incomes. Hero Images/Corbis hide caption
The online tool called Breast Screening Decisions explains the risks of screening vs. waiting, and also asks how a woman feels about the options. Meredith Rizzo/NPR hide caption
For decades, black women faced lower risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer than did white women. ColorBlind Images/Blend Image/Corbis hide caption
