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The FDA’s New Breast-Density Notification Requirement: What You Should Know
Breast density is a common issue that many women face, but often go uninformed about. It can impact the accuracy of mammograms and increase the risk of breast cancer. To help address this issue, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced in March 2023 that it would require mammography providers to notify women about…
Read MoreThe Latest Breakthroughs in Breast Cancer Research: What You Need to Know in 2023
Cancer can be a devastating disease, and breast cancer has a particularly high prevalence rate. For women in the United States, one in eight will develop breast cancer over their lifetime. Thankfully, research has continued to advance in the field of breast cancer, providing doctors, researchers, and patients with hope and optimism for the future.…
Read MoreNew Legislation Aims to Improve Coverage for Breast Cancer Detection
Breast cancer is a leading cause of death among women worldwide. Early detection is key to improving outcomes for those who develop the disease. To that end, U.S. House lawmakers are proposing a bill that would require all insurers to cover any supplemental breast imaging, beyond screening mammograms, with no patient out-of-pocket costs. The…
Read MoreNew FDA Recommendation for Women with Dense Breast Tissue
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration updated their mammography standards in early March to require imaging providers to inform women that they have dense breasts and advise them to consult their physician about the potential risks breast density poses. The FDA observed a “steep decrease in the number of facilities that do not meet quality…
Read MoreCancer Patients Present Imaging Challenges on COVID CT Scans
CT scans are a critical diagnostic tool for diagnosing COVID pneumonia. Given the number of cancer patients and their susceptibility to infections adds to the overall number of COVID cases. In many emergency departments, cancer patients are likely a substantial portion of any COVID-infected population. However, a recent study revealed that cancer patients face…
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