Until June, the Japanese government didn't require doctors to notify patients that they had dense breast tissue — a potential early warning sign of cancer. Even with the policy change, advocates say more can be done. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/08/22/lifestyle/breast-cancer-screening-change-tissue-density-health/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #lifestyle #health #cancer #breastcancer #women039sissues #nationalhealthcare