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FDA sets new guidelines that require mammogram providers to notify about breast density

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The Food and Drug Administration released new standards Thursday that could potentially help more women detect breast cancer earlier.

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Reuters

FDA mandates breast density information with mammography results

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Thursday all mammography facilities in the country will be required to notify patients about the density of their breast tissues, as that can potentially make detection of tumors more difficult.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

US requires new info on breast density with all mammograms

U.S. women getting mammograms will soon receive information about their breast density because of new government rules. The regulations were announced Thursday. They are intended to raise awareness of cancer

1 year ago·United States

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CNN

FDA to require mammogram reports include breast density information

The US Food and Drug Administration announced updates to mammography regulations on Thursday, including requiring mammography facilities to notify patients about the density of their breasts.

1 year ago·Atlanta, United States

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Washington Times

U.S. requires new info on breast density with all mammograms

All U.S. women getting mammograms will soon receive information about their breast density, which can sometimes make cancer harder to spot.

1 year ago·United States

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The Washington Post

FDA sets national mammogram standards to protect women with dense breasts

Almost half of women over 40 have dense breast tissue, which is tied to a higher risk of breast cancer -- and also makes it harder to detect cancer.

1 year ago

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KIFI

FDA to require mammogram reports include breast density information

By Janelle Chavez, CNN New updates to US Food and Drug Administration mammography regulations require mammography facilities to notify patients about the density of their breasts. The changes “reflect advances in mammography technology and processes,” the agency said in a fact sheet about the medical imaging, and will strengthen the FDA’s oversight and enforcement while helping physicians better assess and categorize mammograms. “Today’s action …

1 year ago·Idaho Falls, United States

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