FDA requires all women to be informed about breast density, a known cancer risk factor

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FDA requires all women to be informed about breast density, a known cancer risk factor
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Starting September 10th, all women will have access to what could be life-saving information about their health.

Starting Tuesday, all women now have access to what could be life-saving information about their health.

Now, she said she won't let it fly away for others. Sarcich is a survivor, a patient advocate, and a mom who's working tirelessly to arm women with the information they need to navigate a devastating diagnosis.About 40% of women have dense breasts. You can't tell from size, shape or appearance; it can only be determined with a mammogram. But having dense breasts increases the risk of cancer, and because dense breast tissue shows up white on a mammogram, it can mask tumors.

The FDA's requirement will also inform women that other imaging tests, like ultrasound or MRI, may help find cancers that could be missed with a mammogram. It's something Sarcich said can spark crucial conversations with doctors.

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