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.

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Screening ultrasound performs similarly after DBT, digital mammography

“Knowing that the cancer yield of screening US is similar after DBT versus DM may help inform clinical practice, because questions abound about whether DBT is sufficient screening for women with dense breast tissue," wrote authors of a new study published in the American Journal of Roentgenology.

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Screening mammography helps men at high risk for breast cancer

Screening mammography was shown to identify more cancers than the average detection rate in men at a high risk for breast cancer, according to a new study published in Radiology. The tool may save lives by detecting cancers earlier than other screening methods.

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ACR absorbs CT colonography database to make screening easier

The American College of Radiology (ACR) announced the acquisition of the My CT Colonography center online locator, a tool to help patients find exam centers quickly and easily.

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ASTRO: SBRT effective in men with metastasized prostate cancer

High-dose, targeted radiation can be a safe and effective option for men with oligometastatic prostate cancer, according to findings presented at the 61st Annual Meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) in Chicago.

Radiation from imaging exams tied to increased cancer risk

Exposure to diagnostic low-dose ionizing radiation is associated with an increased risk of developing cancer among pediatric patients, according to a recent study published in JAMA Network Open.

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More patient options doesn't improve colorectal cancer screening rates

Providing patients more testing choices does not increase their participation in colorectal cancer screening—but the way clinician’s framed those choices did, according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open.

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Prebiopsy MRI can ‘transform’ prostate cancer care, study finds

Prebiopsy multiparametric MRI (mpMRI) paired with targeted biopsy can improve the detection of clinically significant prostate cancer, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.

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Researchers examine racial disparity in radiotherapy utilization

Among patients who show any indication for radiotherapy, black women with breast cancer were more likely to receive radiation compared to white patients, according to a recent study published in Advances in Radiation Oncology.