Michigan law requires notification about dense breast tissue

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A Michigan law effective Monday says women with dense breast tissue must be notified in writing and encouraged to consider additional tests, requirements supporters say could help detect cancer earlier. Advocates say such breast density can obscure early detection of breast cancer in mammograms.

SOURCE: Health News – Read entire story here.

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