Home > Cancer > Breast Density and Breast Cancer Get the Flash Player to see this player. Rate: (Click the stars to rate) Published on Sep 09, 2008 by PEvans, Views: 1755 Increased breast density is a risk factor for breast cancer. For women with higher breast density more intensive screening with an MRI in association with a screening mammogram may be helpful. It is even more important for women with dense breasts to get the appropriate screening for breast cancer. JACKSONS 4.8 years ago