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When adults lose bone density, a condition commonly referred to as osteopenia, it can be contributed to aging or complications from other medical conditions. In either case, it may be indicative of an increased risk of other associated low-bone density conditions, or even an increased vulnerability to fractures. Saint Luke's uses bone density scans to help monitor overall bone density and manage potential breaks and other conditions associated with lower bone density.

Having dense breast tissue increases your risk of developing breast cancer and makes interpreting your mammograms more challenging. Your provider can determine if you have dense breast tissue from a mammogram report.

When it comes to breast care, the best approach is a proactive one. At Saint Luke’s, our team has access to top-of-the-line mammogram technology to provide patients with thorough screenings that provide the insight needed to make critical health care decisions.

A Fast Breast MRI (also referred to as Abbreviated Breast MRI) is a screening exam used to supplement annual mammography. The exam is recommended for women with dense breast tissue because it finds more cancers than mammography finds alone. The Fast Breast MRI should not replace annual mammograms.

A woman experiencing a high-risk pregnancy requires specialized care for her and her unborn baby.

The number one method for detecting breast cancer is an annual mammogram. At Saint Luke’s, our unique combination of screening technology and breast specialists ensures you’ll receive the highest-quality care.

Saint Luke’s has been Kansas City’s trusted maternity partner for 135 years. Our team has delivered hundreds of thousands of babies. Yet, every birth is extraordinary.