Dr. Parvin Peddi, Director of Medical Oncology, and Professor of Medical Oncology at Saint John’s Health Center and Saint John’s Cancer Institute Discusses New FDA Regulations on KCAL News.
Dr. Parvin Peddi discloses that this new FDA guideline was nothing new for Californians. “This has been the law in California…but was not universally adopted before this new FDA approval came out. Now all states are required to have it.”
“Women should have mammograms every year and ask their doctor if additional screening is needed because of their breast density.”
Dr. Peddi advises for women to talk to their doctor who have denser breast. On your yearly mammograms the results should say how dense your breasts are, and if they are denser than average, a mammogram may not be enough, and you may require additional testing.
What are the new FDA Regulations for Mammography?
- Must notify patient of breast density.
- Found in about half of women screened.
- Associated with higher risk of breast cancer.
Listen to Dr. Parvin Peddi on KCAL News 03/10/2023
KCAL NEWS: Dr. Parvin Peddi, director of Breast Medical Oncology at Providence Saint John’s in Santa Monica, discusses new FDA regulations regarding breast exams.
Additional Information:
- See Physician’s Bio.
- Learn more about the Margie Petersen Breast Center.
- Visit the FDA Website for this announcement