New Breast Cancer Screening Requirement Takes Effect: FDA

Women must be informed of their breast density, which is linked to breast cancer risks.

Frame Stock Footage/Shutterstock

As of Sept. 10, all women undergoing mammography for breast cancer will be informed on the density of their breasts, according to a new update by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

On March 9, 2023, the FDA issued an update requiring all mammography facilities to comply. The requirement takes effect on Tuesday.