Change of mammographic density predicts the risk of contralateral…

IntroductionMammographic density is a strong risk factor for breast cancer, but it is unknown whether density at first breast cancer diagnosis and changes during follow-up influence risk of non-simultaneous contralateral breast cancer . Methods: We collected mammograms for CBC-patients and unilateral breast cancer patients , individually matched on age and calendar period of first breast cancer diagnosis, type of adjuvant therapy and length of follow-up .