Dense breasts have a higher proportion of glandular and connective tissues relative to fatty tissue.
3D mammography helps give radiologists a more detailed view to better detect breast cancer. The technology also helps reduce false-positive results.
Since breast cancer is far more prevalent in women than men, it's important for men to know the symptoms in order to get diagnosed at an early stage.
Doctors only diagnose cancer after ruling out other possible causes for symptoms and performing tests to check and double-check the diagnosis. Learn more about these tests.
Breast cancer is a disease in which cells in the breast grow erratically and turn into cancer. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
A rare but aggressive form of breast cancer.
Cancer screening is any method of looking for cancer before it causes symptoms and is easier to treat. Learn more about these procedures.
Bedside ultrasound is an advanced technology that's especially helpful in emergency medicine, allowing doctors to closely monitor patients.
Whether for screenings, diagnosis, or treatment for yourself or someone you care about, Yale Cancer Center offers multidisciplinary care.
Cancer surgery is any procedure to remove cancerous tumors and surrounding tissue. Learn more about these procedures.