For Consumers
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Mammography
A mammogram is a safe, low-dose x-ray of the breast. It is still the best tool we have to find breast cancer early and save lives. The FDA enforces the Mammography Quality Standards Act of 1992 to ensure that women are getting consistent, reliable, and safe mammograms. The FDA regulates the quality and standards of mammography devices and ensures that facility personnel and staff have received proper training. The FDA inspects all places that offer mammograms, including:
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Information from the FDA
- Fact sheet -- Mammography
Fact sheet--Mamografías - Search for a Certified Mammography Facility
Thermogram No Substitute for Mammogram FDA Safety Communication: Breast Cancer Screening - Thermography is Not an Alternative to Mammography Pink Ribbon Sunday Program Frequently Asked Questions About Digital Mammography Frequently Asked Questions About MQSA
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Contact FDA
301-796-9440
Fax:301-847-8604
Food and Drug Administration Office of Women's Health
10903 New Hampshire Avenue
WO32-2333
Silver Spring, MD 20993
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