Mammography | FDA

Mammography | FDA

Message from the Acting Associate Commissioner

Dear Women’s Health Colleagues, Throughout the month, the FDA Office of Women’s Health (OWH) will conduct multi-platform social media and partner outreach to educate women about the importance of mammography screening for early detection of breast cancer. Mammograms can help detect breast cancer when it is in its early, most treatable stages. Visit our mammography webpage for fact sheets and other resources to learn more and to help educate women about the importance of regular mammography screenings.  It is also a great time to raise awareness of FDA’s role in regulating mammography facilities. Since 1992, the FDA Mammography Quality Standards Act and Program has worked to ensure quality mammography throughout the U.S. FDA also supports research to better understand the safety and efficacy of medicines and devices used in breast cancer screening and treatment. Learn more about OWH-funded breast cancer and mammography research here.  Sincerely, Kaveeta Vasisht, M.D., Pharm.D. Acting Associate Commissioner for Women's Health