Breast tissue features apparent on MRI are linked with future second breast cancer risk in women with a personal history of breast cancer, according to a study published in Radiology.
Aug 30, 2022
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Breast density is one factor in assessing a person's risk of developing breast cancer. Existing state breast density notification laws have increased breast density awareness among patients and providers, but clinical records ...
Apr 25, 2022
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Having dense breasts (more fibroglandular tissue than fatty tissue, as visualized on a mammogram) reduces the sensitivity of mammography by masking breast cancers and carries a 1.6- to 2.0-fold increased independent risk ...
Mar 14, 2022
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Women are being encouraged to get their annual breast cancer screening and for good reason. Screening can save lives.
Oct 21, 2021
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An automated system that uses artificial intelligence (AI) can quickly and accurately sift through breast MRIs in women with dense breasts to eliminate those without cancer, freeing up radiologists to focus on more complex ...
Oct 5, 2021
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A new paper in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, indicates that MRIs are cost effective for detecting breast cancer for women with very dense breasts detected by mammography.
Sep 29, 2021
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(HealthDay)—When Nancy Cappello was diagnosed with advanced breast cancer in 2003, she was stunned.
Sep 13, 2021
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Prediction models based on clinical characteristics and imaging findings may help reduce the false-positive rate in women with dense breasts who undergo supplemental breast cancer screening with MRI, according to a new study ...
Aug 17, 2021
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A mammography screening strategy based on a baseline breast density measure at age 40 may be the most effective and cost effective way to reduce breast cancer mortality. Current breast cancer screening guidelines recommend ...
Feb 9, 2021
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Breast cancer screening with digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) offers significant advantages over digital mammography, including improved cancer detection and lower false negative rates, according to a study published in ...
Dec 4, 2020
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