Dense Fibrous tissue and "normal" mammograms - you can still have cancer!!!

I am 61 years old and have had at least 30+ "normal" mammograms. In fact
in Jan. I had a "normal" mammogram and ultrasound. BUT, I knew
something was wrong because I had dimpling and an inverted nipple in one
breast. I had pain in both breasts, and I had heard that breast cancer
was not painful so I wasn't worried. Boy, was I wrong!

Because of the dimpling and inverted nipple, they did an MRI. I was
shocked to find out that the one breast had a 4" and a 1.5" tumor -
basically, my whole breast was full of the two tumors. It was estimated
that I had the large tumor for 15-20 years. Later I was told that I had
dense, fibrous breasts and that's why all of the mammograms were normal.

Recently, I told my 40-yr old daughter to demand an MRI after her normal
mammogram and ultrasound. It was discovered that she had a 1/2" tumor!

So, if you know of anyone that has been told they have dense, fibrous
breast tissue, tell them to demand an MRI in order to get a much more
accurate exam of their breasts. This could save thousands of lives a
year!

If a woman does not have insurance for the MRI, ultrasound, and yearly
exams, they can contact the Komen Foundation to get them paid for. If
they need an MRI, have them contact me for info on how to get that paid
for also.

Carolyn