Breast Imaging

Women's health news related to breast imaging, including mammography, breast MRI, automated breast ultrasound (ABUS), breast ultrasound, breast biopsy, and positron emission mammography (PEM). This channel also includes news on breast density and the issues it causes in detecting cancers.  Mammography can be broken into two types of systems. 2-D full field digital mammography (FFDM) have almost completely replaced older X-ray film based systems. The newest generation systems use 3-D tomosynthesis mammography technology, where a series of digital images are shot in an arch around the breasts and a computer reconstructs the images into slices that can be scrolled through to see layers of tissue. This allows easier radiology reading of images, especially in women with dense breasts, because it can cancers where there are several layers of thick breast tissue that can mask cancers on 2-D mammography. Tomo is rapidly replacing FFDM.

Solis Mammography, the nation’s largest independent provider of breast health and diagnostic services, announced that it has expanded its state-of-the-art multimodality medical imaging capabilities in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC through the acquisition of Progressive Radiology.
News | Breast Imaging | January 15, 2021
Solis Mammography Announces the Acquisition of Progressive Radiology
January 15, 2021 — Solis Mammography, the nation’s largest independent provider of breast health and diagnostic...
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Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 Transmission electron micrograph of SARS-CoV-2 virus particles, isolated from a patient. Image captured and color-enhanced at the NIAID Integrated Research Facility (IRF) in Fort Detrick, Maryland. Credit: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIH

Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 Transmission electron micrograph of SARS-CoV-2 virus particles, isolated from a patient. Image captured and color-enhanced at the NIAID Integrated Research Facility (IRF) in Fort Detrick, Maryland. Image courtesy of  National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIH)

News | Coronavirus (COVID-19) | January 15, 2021
Study Shows Sharp Decline in Cancer Screenings During First COVID-19 Surge
January 15, 2021 — In one of the first studies to examine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cancer diagnoses,...
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A, Contrast-enhanced axial T1-weighted fat-saturated image from baseline MRI before initiation of neoadjuvant therapy shows irregular mass (arrow) in upper inner right breast corresponding to biopsy-proven carcinoma. B, Contrast-enhanced axial T1-weighted fat-saturated image from follow-up MRI performed 3 months after initiation of neoadjuvant therapy shows decrease in size of right breast cancer (arrow). C, Contrast-enhanced axial T1-weighted fat-saturated image 3 months after initiation of neoadjuvant the

A, Contrast-enhanced axial T1-weighted fat-saturated image from baseline MRI before initiation of neoadjuvant therapy shows irregular mass (arrow) in upper inner right breast corresponding to biopsy-proven carcinoma. B, Contrast-enhanced axial T1-weighted fat-saturated image from follow-up MRI performed 3 months after initiation of neoadjuvant therapy shows decrease in size of right breast cancer (arrow). C, Contrast-enhanced axial T1-weighted fat-saturated image 3 months after initiation of neoadjuvant therapy shows new mass (arrow) in upper outer left breast that was assessed as BI-RADS 4. Pathologic examination from MRI-guided core biopsy of new suspicious mass revealed benign usual ductal hyperplasia. No atypia or malignancy was identified. Image courtesy of American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS), American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR)

News | MRI Breast | January 15, 2021
New Suspicious Lesions on Breast MRI in Neoadjuvant Therapy
January 15, 2021 — According to ARRS' American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR), new suspicious findings occurred in 5.5...
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A targeted intervention providing mammograms to hospitalized Medicaid patients can help patients complete overdue breast cancer screening

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News | Mammography | January 14, 2021
Inpatient Mammograms Can Reduce Disparities in Breast Cancer Screening Rates
January 14, 2021 — Completing cancer screening tests, such as mammograms, can be challenging for low-income people, who...
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DB-I website features new educational tools and streamlined user experience to improve access to medically sourced breast density content
News | Breast Density | January 13, 2021
DenseBreast-info Launches Updated Website
January 13, 2021 — DenseBreast-info.org (DB-I) invites health providers seeking the most up-to-date medically-sourced...
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This cutting-edge technology assists radiologists in the interpretation of screening mammograms and allows them to diagnose breast cancer earlier and more accurately
News | Mammography | January 12, 2021
Therapixel receives CE mark for AI-based software MammoScreen
January 12, 2021 — Therapixel announced that MammoScreen has successfully obtained the CE mark. After having received...
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World-first techniques for predicting breast cancer risk from mammograms that were developed in Melbourne could revolutionise breast screening by allowing it to be tailored to women at minimal extra cost

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News | Mammography | January 06, 2021
New Mammogram Measures of Breast Cancer Risk Could Revolutionize Screening
January 6, 2021 — World-first techniques for predicting breast cancer risk from mammograms that were developed in...
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Transaction accelerates Hologic’s entry into oncology growth market, provides new lab capabilities

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News | Breast Imaging | January 06, 2021
Hologic to Acquire Biotheranostics, Leader in Molecular Tests for Breast and Metastatic Cancers
January 6, 2021 — Hologic, Inc., a global leader in women's health, announced today that it has agreed to acquire...
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Deal further expands Hologic’s portfolio of world-class breast health solutions addressing the full continuum of care
News | Breast Imaging | January 04, 2021
Hologic to Acquire SOMATEX, Leader in Biopsy Site Markers and Localization Technologies
January 4, 2021 — Hologic, Inc. announced it has completed the acquisition of SOMATEX Medical Technologies GmbH, a...
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Smart Breast Corporation (SmartBreast), a privately held company focused on breast cancer screening and detection, announced today that it has acquired certain molecular breast imaging (MBI) assets from Dilon Technologies, Inc. (Dilon) for an undisclosed amount.
News | Breast Imaging | January 04, 2021
SmartBreast Acquires Molecular Breast Imaging Assets from Dilon Technologies
January 4, 2021 — Smart Breast Corporation (SmartBreast), a privately held company focused on breast cancer screening...
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Volpara Health announced two new research studies using AI-powered software to score breast density objectively and consistently to evaluate its impact in mammography and breast cancer risk assessment.
News | Breast Density | December 30, 2020
Volpara Health's AI-powered Breast Density Software Central to New Breast Density Studies
December 30, 2020 — Volpara Health announced two new research studies using AI-powered software to score breast density...
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The American College of Radiology (ACR), Society of Breast Imaging (SBI), patient advocates and others secured an extension of the moratorium on harmful 2009 and 2016 United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines from Dec. 31, 2021 to Dec. 31, 2022.

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News | Breast Imaging | December 29, 2020
Mammography Protections in Year-end Legislation Help Efforts to Address Breast Cancer Care Disparities
December 29, 2020 — The American College of Radiology (ACR), Society of Breast Imaging (SBI), patient advocates and...
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According to recent studies, an increase in the COVID-19 positivity rate correlates to an increase in mortality from non-coronavirus-related diseases. This includes breast cancer, and researchers believe fear of contracting the virus compels patients to stay home instead of completing their post-lumpectomy radiotherapy regimens.

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News | Radiation Therapy | December 21, 2020
Single-Dose Radiation Therapy Can Counteract Serious Breast Cancer Treatment Compliance Issues During Pandemic
December 21, 2020 — According to recent studies, an increase in the COVID-19 positivity rate correlates to an increase...
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The global breast imaging technologies market was valued at USD 3.54 billion in 2019 and is projected to surpass USD 7.43 billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 6.90% during the forecast period from 2020 to 2030.

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News | Breast Imaging | December 21, 2020
Global Breast Imaging Technologies Market Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast 2020-2030
December 21, 2020 — The "Breast Imaging Technologies Market by Technology - Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry...
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News | Breast Imaging | December 18, 2020
US Radiology Selects Volpara Health to Drive Quality Breast Imaging Across the Network
December 18, 2020 — US Radiology Specialists, one of the premier physician-owned radiology operators in the country, ...
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New software-based application helps clinicians visualize breast anatomy and provides detailed characterization of lesions
News | Breast Imaging | December 17, 2020
Hologic Adds 3-D Breast Ultrasound Imaging to SuperSonic MACH 40 System
December 17, 2020 — Hologic, Inc. announced that 3-D ultrasound imaging is now available on the SuperSonic MACH 40...
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Older patients with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer who did not receive radiation therapy after breast-conserving surgery had higher rates of local recurrence but similar 10-year survival rates when compared to patients who received postoperative radiation therapy, according to updated 10-year data from the PRIME II study, presented at the 2020 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium

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News | Radiation Therapy | December 15, 2020
Omitting Radiation Therapy After Breast-conserving Surgery May Not Impact 10-year Survival Rates
December 15, 2020 — Older patients with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer who did not receive radiation therapy...
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Among patients with breast cancer treated with radiotherapy, under-recognition of symptoms was common in reports of pain, pruritus, edema and fatigue, with younger patients and Black patients having significantly increased odds of symptom under-recognition, according to data presented at the 2020 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium

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News | Women's Health | December 14, 2020
Under-recognition of Symptoms May Be Common in Breast Cancer Patients Receiving Radiation
December 14, 2020 — Among patients with breast cancer treated with radiotherapy, under-recognition of symptoms was...
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Minority women and women in general aged 50-64 in Pennsylvania showed an increased proportion of early-stage breast cancer diagnosis since the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

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News | Breast Imaging | December 11, 2020
Racial Disparities in Stage of Breast Cancer Diagnosis
December 11, 2020 — Minority women and women in general aged 50-64 in Pennsylvania showed an increased proportion of...
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A new study finds that significant symptoms in young and Black patients are more likely to be under-recognized

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News | Radiation Therapy | December 10, 2020
Physicians Don't Always Recognize Patients' Radiation Therapy Side Effects
December 10, 2020 — Physicians did not recognize side effects from radiation therapy in more than half of breast cancer...
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