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Extra cancer scans for women with dense breasts could save 700 lives a year – UK study

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Regular mammograms can be less effective at spotting cancer in the 10% of women with very dense breasts, as the tissue can hide tumours on X-rays. Photograph: Rui Vieira/PA

Hundreds of lives could be saved every year with extra cancer checks for women with very dense breasts, a study suggests. Read More

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