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Rotorua Case Highlights Breast Density and Screening Gaps

Rotorua Case Highlights Breast Density and Screening Gaps

A Rotorua woman was diagnosed with breast cancer six weeks after a routine mammogram appeared clear, highlighting how dense breast tissue can obscure tumors. She supports calls for government-funded supplementary screening options for people with dense breasts.

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Breast density: Rotorua woman diagnosed with cancer 6 weeks after clear mammogram

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