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ASTRO releases first cervical cancer guidelines
By Theresa Pablos
The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) has released its first clinical guidelines for radiation therapy to treat patients with nonmetastatic cervical cancer. The guidelines were published in Practical Radiation Oncology.
June 11, 2020
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PET/CT confirms breast cancer predicted by blood markers
By Kate Madden Yee
FDG-PET/CT can detect breast cancer metastases predicted by elevated tumor marker values in asymptomatic patients who have already undergone locoregional treatment, according to a study published June 9 in Oncology.
June 10, 2020
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Would ultrasound work for primary breast screening?
By Theresa Pablos
Could ultrasound be used as a primary screening method for breast cancer? A long-term systematic review published on June 1 in BMC Cancer found ultrasound scans performed well as both a primary and secondary cancer screening modality.
June 10, 2020
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U.S. screening mammography bounces back
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
More than 75% of hospitals and imaging centers that perform mammography in the U.S. have resumed breast cancer screening operations, according to data from breast imaging software developer Volpara Solutions.
June 9, 2020
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AuntMinnie.com Women's Imaging Insider
By Theresa Pablos
June 8, 2020
SBI, ASER, SIR join groups weighing in on racial injustice
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Society of Breast Imaging (SBI), the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR), and the American Society of Emergency Radiology (ASER) have joined the list of radiology and radiation oncology societies issuing statements on racial injustice.
June 7, 2020
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New DWI-MRI protocol looks promising for breast imaging
By Theresa Pablos
A promising new protocol for diffusion-weighted MRI (DWI-MRI) resulted in better image quality and improved signal-to-noise ratio for breast lesions in a prospective study published online on May 29 in Radiology: Imaging Cancer.
June 7, 2020
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Contrast MRI helps radiologists identify ectopic pregnancy
By Kate Madden Yee
Contrast-enhanced MRI can help less experienced radiologists identify implantation sites of ectopic pregnancy, according to a study published in the July issue of Clinical Radiology.
June 7, 2020
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Mednax to sell off radiology business
By Brian Casey
Beset by massive declines in procedure volume due to the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare provider Mednax announced June 5 that it is restructuring the company in a plan that includes selling off its radiology business. The company plans to return its focus to pediatrics and obstetrics services.
June 4, 2020
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ScreenPoint signs Women's Imaging Associates
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Dutch women's imaging software developer ScreenPoint Medical said it has installed its Transpara breast cancer screening artificial intelligence software at Women's Imaging Associates in Birmingham, AL.
June 3, 2020
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Breast imagers can help identify women for genetic testing
By Theresa Pablos
It is crucial for breast imaging professionals to recognize patients with an increased risk for hereditary breast cancer who could benefit from genetic testing, according to an article published on May 29 in Radiographics.
June 3, 2020
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Young women have unique breast cancer characteristics
By Theresa Pablos
Women under the age of 40 are more likely than older patients to have breast cancers diagnosed at a later stage and more aggressive tumor types, according to research published on May 22 for the 2020 American Society of Breast Surgeons virtual meeting.
June 1, 2020
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