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FES-PET detects estrogen-receptor-positive breast cancer
By Wayne Forrest
Dutch researchers have concluded that whole-body PET with fluorine-18 fluoroestradiol (F-18 FES) can be a useful diagnostic tool in estrogen-receptor-positive breast cancer patients, according to a study published in the February issue of the Journal of Nuclear Medicine.
February 7, 2012
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China boosts mammo screening in workplace
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Putting a comprehensive workplace breast cancer screening intervention program in place in China can lead to increased rates of mammography compliance -- good news, as breast cancer continues to be the primary cause of death among East and Southeast Asian women, a study reported this month in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.
February 6, 2012
Mexican women get less repeat mammo screening
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Of women living in the U.S., Mexican women have the lowest rates of repeat screening mammography compliance, according to a study published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.
February 6, 2012
PET aids tough breast cancer cases
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
PET imaging with FDG and a radiopharmaceutical that targets estrogen receptors can help physicians gather more information in difficult breast cancer cases, according to two studies in the February issue of the Journal of Nuclear Medicine.
February 6, 2012
Komen reverses decision to cut Planned Parenthood funds
By Cynthia E. Keen
The Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation announced today that it will continue to fund existing grants and also consider future grants for Planned Parenthood for breast cancer screening, clinical exams, and educational programs, reversing a controversial policy that came to light just days ago.
February 2, 2012
Komen group cuts breast screening funds
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation has announced that it will stop funding breast cancer prevention, screenings, and education at Planned Parenthood health centers, Planned Parenthood said.
February 1, 2012
VuCOMP gets PMA for mammo CAD software
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Computer-aided detection (CAD) company VuCOMP has received premarket approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for M-Vu, the firm's software for film-based mammography CAD.
February 1, 2012
Matakina hires Mezzoprete as VP
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Matakina International has named David Mezzoprete as vice president of sales for North America.
January 31, 2012
JACR: Surgical breast biopsy not overused
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Surgical breast biopsies may not be as overused as previously thought, according to a study in the February issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
January 31, 2012
Utah sends breast density bill to Senate
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A committee in the Utah state Senate has approved legislation that would encourage that state's radiologists to include breast density data on mammogram results sent to patients.
January 30, 2012
Robotic IMRT-APBI works well for breast cancer patients
By Cynthia E. Keen
For qualified patients diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer, accelerated partial-breast irradiation (APBI) brachytherapy offers an abbreviated course of treatment. But APBI delivered by a robotic intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) system offers the additional advantage of being noninvasive.
January 30, 2012
Hologic revenues, earnings up in Q1
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Growth in all four of its operating segments propelled women's health vendor Hologic to a 9% revenue gain in its fiscal 2012 first quarter.
January 29, 2012
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