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Mammography

The FDA enforces the Mammography Quality Standards Act of 1992, to ensure that American women are getting consistent, reliable and safe mammograms. This includes regulating the quality and standards of mammography devices as well as ensuring proper training for facility personnel and staff.

Information from the FDA

FDA Mammography Web Site
Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Find a Certified Mammography Facility Near You

Q&A Fact Sheet, "Mammograms"

Mammograms (Fact Sheet)

Mammograms and Breast Cancer (Brochure)

Mammography Today---Questions and Answers for Patients on Being Informed Consumers (Consumer brochure)
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Take Time for a Mammogram (FDA Consumer magazine)

FDA Sets Higher Standards for Mammography (FDA Consumer magazine)

Information from Other Government Agencies

Screening Mammograms
National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health

HHS Affirms Value of Mammograms for Detecting Breast Cancer (Press Release, 2-21-2002)
Department of Health and Human Services

Mammograms
National Women's Health Information Center

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