The FDA has implemented a new rule requiring mammography facilities to notify patients about their breast density.
The goal is to ensure that people nationwide are informed about the risks of breast density, advised that other imaging tests might help find cancers and urged to talk with their doctors about next steps based on their individual situation.
Unfortunately, researchers have found that many providers lack sufficient knowledge to provide good answers.
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The goal is to ensure that people nationwide are informed about the risks of breast density, advised that other imaging tests might help find cancers and urged to talk with their doctors about next steps based on their individual situation.
Unfortunately, researchers have found that many providers lack sufficient knowledge to provide good answers.
theconversation.com/fdas-new-r…
#health
Breast density and mammograms: New FDA rule will ensure all women have more information after cancer screenings
The FDA’s rule change requires that all women in the US be informed about breast density and options for supplemental screening.The Conversation