New FDA rule aims to help women detect breast cancer sooner 02:19. Mammography facilities now have to notify patients about the density of their breasts, a step aimed at improving early detection ...

Starting this week, all mammography reports and result letters to patients in the United States will be required to include an assessment of a patient’s breast density. CNN values your feedback 1.

Why a Mammogram Isn’t Always Enough to Rule Out Cancer Women nationwide will soon learn from testing whether they have dense breast tissue that puts them at higher risk Valerie Austin, 61, at ...

The FDA will require mammogram providers across the country to notify women if they ATLANTA – A new federal rule takes effect Tuesday that could potentially help more women spot breast cancer ...

Joy, a 46-year-old in Pittsburgh, recalls being the same age as her teenage boys, when her own mother diligently got cancer screenings. "She had her mammograms every year," Joy says.

As of Sept. 10, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration requires those getting mammogram results to also receive notice about breast density, which can help with breast cancer screenings.

Mammogram screenings are crucial for early detection of breast cancer, but many women face delays in getting them. These delays often occur because women either don't have a primary care physician ...

The cancer detection rate of a routine, traditional mammogram is about four to six cancers per 1,000 women, Dr. Lowry said. D.B.T. has been shown to improve the detection rate by about 0.5 to 4 ...

Contrast-enhanced mammograms detected 19.2 cancers per 1,000 exams, but the difference between M.R.I. and contrast-enhanced mammography was not statistically significant.

Valerie Austin’s mammogram was negative for cancer. Then she read the fine print. It said Austin had dense breast tissue, which makes tumors harder to detect on a mammogram. It also increases ...