USFDA sets national mammogram standards to protect women with dense breasts

Published On 2023-03-10 11:19 GMT | Update On 2023-03-10 11:19 GMT

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.

Breast density can influence the accuracy of mammography, which relies on X-rays passing through breast tissues to diagnose and locate tumors.

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USFDA sets national mammogram standards to protect women with dense breasts

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