Women should continue breast cancer screenings during the pandemic, health experts say
The month of October is widely recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, yet the pandemic may have kept some women from their regular screenings.
News
AI Helps Rule Out Cancer in Women With Dense Breasts
US News is a recognized leader in college, grad school, hospital, mutual fund, and car rankings. Track elected officials, research health conditions, and find news you can use in politics, business, health, and education.
MRIs found to be cost effective for detecting breast cancer for women with very dense breasts
A new paper in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, published by Oxford University Press, indicates that MRIs are cost effective for detecting breast cancer for women with very dense breasts detected by mammography.
Prediction models may reduce false-positives in MRI breast cancer screening
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.