New York NOW  Breast Density Awareness

Lawmakers push legislation requiring mammography reports to indicate dense breast tissue. Details

 

Program: New York NOW

Episode: Breast Density Awareness

Increased awareness has helped women detect breast cancer earlier, yet many are unaware that dense breast tissue can lower mammography sensitivity leaving cancer unnoticed. Lawmakers have introduced legislation that would mandate mammography reports to clearly indicate dense tissue so follow up measures can be taken. Also, Congressman Paul Tonko talks about his 3rd trip aboard Air Force One.

• Visit the Breast Density Awareness webpage

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Duration: (26:46)
Premiere Date: 05/18/2012
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR


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