29/03/2026
Do you know what breast density is, and why it's important?
Not all breasts are the same - around 40% of women have dense breasts, which means they have more fibrous and glandular tissue than fat.
Dense tissue shows up white on a mammogram (just like many cancers), making it harder to spot anything unusual, and it’s also linked to a slightly higher risk of breast cancer - so sometimes extra imaging is needed.
"At Allevia Breast Imaging, every mammogram includes a breast density assessment, which is reported by the radiologist. The radiologist will inform you if your breasts are extremely dense and if you need additional imaging for screening.” says Sugania Reddy, Lead Radiologist - Breast Imaging.
Read more about breast density here: https://www.alleviaradiology.co.nz/news/breast-density-what-it-means-for-your-screening
With Allevia Radiology and Allevia Breast Institute, your care does not need to move elsewhere. We offer complete breast care - from screening through advanced diagnostics and specialist treatment - all within one trusted network.
We are the same brand you know and trust; Mercy Radiology is now known as Allevia Radiology.