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FDA Requires Mammography Centers to Inform Women About Dense Breast Tissue

Name: FDA Requires Mammography Centers to Inform Women About Dense Breast Tissue
Uploaded: 2024-09-12T12:30:00-07:00
Channel: NBC Palm Springs
Description: Half of women over 40 have dense breast tissue, which increases the risk of breast cancer and makes detection harder. A new FDA rule now requires mammography facilities to notify women if they have dense breasts, encouraging discussions about supplemental imaging like ultrasounds or MRIs.

By: NBC Palm Springs

September 12, 2024

dense breast tissuebreast cancer riskmammographyFDA rulesupplemental imagingultrasoundsMRIshealth awarenessMandy GaitherMayo Clinic

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