Oncology Imaging

Medical imaging has become integral to cancer care, assessing the stage and location of cancerous tumors. By utilizing powerful imaging modalities including CT, MRI, MRA and PET/CT, oncology imaging radiologists are able to assist referring physicians in the detection and diagnosis of cancer.

Interventional radiologist 1st in world to deliver newly approved cancer treatment
The completion of the first treatment represents a "significant milestone" for patients with liver cancer, the IR who led the procedure says.
Treatment-related cancers on the rise, new study suggests
Therapy-related acute myeloid leukemia is an aggressive form of blood cancer and bone marrow that occurs in the years following radiation and chemotherapy.
MRI-guided ablation as effective as surgery for prostate cancer treatment
A new clinical trial investigated the safety and efficacy of the procedure, along with its impact on urinary incontinence, erectile dysfunction and other factors.
AI-enabled lesion quantification tool earns new CPT code
The software gives clinicians detailed insight into how patients are responding to treatment based on changes in lesion size and metabolic activity, offering earlier opportunities to alter care plans.
One PSMA agent outshines competitors at detecting prostate cancer recurrence
An ongoing study is evaluating how capably two PSMA agents assess urinary radioactivity and identify smaller lesions in post-prostatectomy patients with low PSA biochemical recurrence.

Why breast imaging specialists need to ask patients about their tattoo history

Ink put into the skin can migrate to other areas of the body over time and, in some patients, mimic lymph node calcifications on mammograms.

‘Partial victory’: Imaging advocates say Humana relenting on some PET/CT payment restrictions

The health insurer reversed its coverage denial for imaging of gastric and esophageal oncologic indications, while other restrictions remain in place.

Standardized tumor reporting may ensure busy radiologists are front and center during cancer care

Consistent metrics would limit frustrating back-and-forths between rads and providers while also significantly enhancing patient care.

Routine brain imaging should be considered in patients with advanced kidney cancer

Nearly 4% of individuals with renal cell carcinoma showed asymptomatic spread to the brain, oncologists reported in the April issue of JNCCN.

Many women willing to pay more for screening MRI, particularly those with dense breasts

Only 34.7% of patients were happy with a mammography-only approach and many weren't worried about contrast imaging risks, according to a new single-center survey.

DBT drops interval breast cancer rates—can it eventually replace digital mammography?

The prospective study compared nearly 15,000 women who underwent DBT and mammography to more than 26,000 in a digital mammo-only group.

Risk-based triage can help radiologists prioritize mammograms during emergency situations

The algorithm incorporates clinical indication, breast symptoms, cancer history and age, researchers reported in JAMA Network Open.

‘We’re going in the wrong direction’: Race, income, education impeding women’s access to DBT

Researchers analyzed 2.3 million exams performed over a seven-year period for their study, shared in JAMA Network Open.

Oncology Imaging

Interventional radiologist 1st in world to deliver newly approved cancer treatment

Treatment-related cancers on the rise, new study suggests

MRI-guided ablation as effective as surgery for prostate cancer treatment

AI-enabled lesion quantification tool earns new CPT code

One PSMA agent outshines competitors at detecting prostate cancer recurrence