Keep Abreast

The latest change to mammograms. [For the best experience, read in browser.]( September 10, 2024 With the presidential debate happening tonight, we’re examining [famous moments from history]( and [what it’ll take to win](. We’ve also got… - The details of the new FDA rule that’ll change breast cancer screening — and [my thoughts on it]( - [Kate Middleton’s hopeful health update]( - [One thing you need to cultivate as you age]( Plus, a peek at [end-of-season sale you can’t miss](. Read on…   In The News [Medical professional looking at mammogram image]( Getty Images Today’s the day! Not the debate (though that, too) — thanks to new rules coming into effect, your mammogram might look different going forward. Here’s a closer look at the updated FDA guidelines and how they impact screening: What’s the rule? Mammogram facilities must now notify patients about the density of their breasts. Certain states already require providers do this, but the new regulation makes it mandatory nationwide. Why does that matter? About half of all women over 40 have dense breasts, myself included, and may need additional screenings to detect cancer. That’s why informing women about their breast tissue and the associated risks is so crucial. Here’s [how to tell if you have this type of tissue]( and what to do next. [READ MORE]( PASS THIS STORY ALONG: mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20this%20story%20from%20Wake-Up%20Call%21&body=https%3A%2F%2Fkatiecouric.com%2Fhealth%2Fcancer%2Fwhat-are-dense-breasts%2F   In My Words I was very fortunate to receive my breast cancer diagnosis early, but far too many women find out when it is too late. The new rule finalized by the FDA today will save lives — informing women of when they have dense breasts and that additional screenings may be necessary to detect breast cancer. When you have dense breasts and receive a mammogram, it is like looking for a snowball in a snowfield. They can miss tumors or suspicious tissues in dense breasts, and too often, that means women do not receive breast cancer diagnoses until it is too late. That is why women who have dense breasts should be able to receive these additional screenings at no additional cost. As this final rule comes into place, I will continue to work with Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick to make the Find It Early Act law, so that women who need additional screenings receive them with no cost-sharing. This will save millions of lives, and I am proud to join in this effort to improve access to life-saving screenings. [Here’s more on why I feel so passionately about this](.   More Stories [James Earl Jones against a pale green background]( Getty Images James Earl Jones, the beloved actor who voiced Star Wars' Darth Vader and The Lion King's Mufasa, has died at 93. 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