Annual Breast Exams, Mammograms Still Key to Detecting Breast Cancer
Contrary to some other findings, new research indicates that mammograms and breast self-exams are useful for the detection of breast cancer, including cancers in younger women.
“Annual screening mammographies and evaluations of palpable masses are important tools for breast cancer detection,” said Dr. Jamie Caughran, co-author of a study to be presented at the 2011 Breast Cancer Symposium in San Francisco starting Thursday.
New Data Shows Decline in Medical Imaging Utilization
A new analysis of Medicare data finds that spending on medical imaging continues to decline and that Medicare patients are receiving fewer imaging procedures. Learn More
MITA Now Includes Radiopharmaceutical Industry in Membership
With new membership MITA unites both halves of nuclear medicine. Learn More
CT Lung Cancer Screening Named Top Five Advance in 2011
The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) named CT-based lung cancer screening amongst 2011’s top five advances in its annual report on progress against cancer. Learn More
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