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FDA Mandates Nationwide Breast Density Notifications for Mammograms

New rule ensures women are informed about the implications of dense breast tissue on cancer detection and risk.

Breast Imaging Fellowship Photography; Evelyn H. Lauder Breast Center, also called the Breast and Imaging Center (BAIC).
About one in eight women in the U.S. will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime.

Overview

  • New FDA regulations require mammography facilities to inform women about breast density starting September 10, 2024.
  • Dense breast tissue can obscure cancer detection on mammograms and increases breast cancer risk.
  • Approximately half of women over 40 in the U.S. have dense breasts, impacting their cancer screening process.
  • Women with dense breasts may consider additional imaging tests like ultrasound or MRI for better detection.
  • The regulation aims to standardize breast density notifications nationwide and improve patient-provider discussions on cancer risk.