Dr. April Spencer Explains Breast Density: FDA Law Requires Reporting of Density on Mammograms

As of September 10, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has implemented new regulations requiring that mammogram reports include information about breast density. This is part of the FDA’s updates to the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA). The new law mandates that facilities conducting mammograms must provide patients with clear information regarding their breast density status.
Dr. April Spencer explains how breast density is classified into four categories, ranging from almost entirely fatty breasts to extremely dense breasts. Dense breast tissue can make it more difficult to detect cancers on a mammogram and is associated with a slightly higher risk of developing breast cancer. The law aims to ensure that women with dense breasts are informed about their condition so they can make more informed decisions regarding additional screening options, such as ultrasound or MRI.
The intent is to improve breast cancer detection and give patients more control over their health care by making them aware of a key factor that affects mammogram accuracy and breast cancer risk.
Dr. April Spencer elaborates on how breast density refers to the amount of fibroglandular tissue present. Dense breasts on mammogram have mostly glandular tissue, which appears white with just a little fatty tissue with has a more gray/black appearance . A woman’s breast density changes
through her lifetime. Breast density can only be diagnosed on mammogram and it’s a normal part of breast anatomy that usually decreases with age. Increased breast density can be associated with an increased risk of breast cancer so get your annual screening mammogram and if you get a call back, go back..Early detection means better protection! Dr. April Spencer says, Let’s Treat it, Beat it, Move On! Like & Share if you think this video will help someone.

[@alaneofmyown]

Thank you.

[@sophiahernandez5754]

Thank you Dr. April for saying don't panic, I had a mammogram and I have a follow up because of fibroglandular density and they see a mass, so off to an ultrasound, not going to panic be positive and pray 😊

[@LabernFolkes]

Great advice

[@aprilspencerm.d.1505]

My pleasure

[@dr.aprilspencer2444]

Please Watch, Like and Share with someone who may find an explanation of breast density helpful. It’s one of the most commonly asked questions that I get daily.

[@Roopa_shankaR]

Very helpful . Thank you

[@maplenook]

QT imaging is now available and is superior to existing options
High clarity, no radiation, density not a problem

[@kingrobloxian1309]

I was so hoping for a cure all but I guess vitamin d and prayer is all I got. Thank you for sharing this information with us

[@rajashreesingh3803]

What lack of Vitamin D , breast

[@aminnasetotaw5227]

Thank you so much for explaining

[@rowenatalie29]

Thanks a lot for the information

[@brendageiger8326]

What causes an increase in density?

[@qunticereed2629]

Mine is in category b . But it also said that my mammogram was incomplete, it is because they can't see

[@dr.aprilspencer2444]

You need to make sure you follow up with the Radiology recommendations since they’re having difficulty seeing your breast anatomy due to your category B density.Tthey may recommend additional studies like a breast ultrasound or an MRI