Breast density matters for two reasons. Most importantly, dense breast tissue can hide cancer on a mammogram. Secondly, dense tissue also increases the risk of developing breast cancer,
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The US Food and Drug Administration completed a scheme early March 2023 which updates mammography reporting requirements. The new regulation will come into
Dense breast tissue is common and normal, but it can make cancer more difficult to detect. FDA requirements going into effect in September 2024 will dictate that patients be better informed about it.