Mammography

The Diagnostic Imaging mammography modality focus page provides information, videos, podcasts, and the latest news about industry product developments, trial results, screening guidelines, and protocol guidance that touch on the use of mammography, including 2D digital mammography, digital breast tomosynthesis, and breast ultrasound.

Diffusion-Weighted Imaging Helps Detect Breast Cancer in Dense Breasts

December 02, 2021

Diffusion-weighted imaging may be useful as a safe and effective screening tool to supplement mammography in women with dense breast tissues.

Online Patient Portals for Screening Mammograms May Widen Health Disparities

December 01, 2021

This study discloses the characteristics of patients using self-scheduled online patient portal screening mammography.

AI for Digital Breast Tomosynthesis Enhances Diagnostic Performance

December 01, 2021

An artificial intelligence for digital breast tomosynthesis enhances radiologists’ performance and efficiency.

MRI Alone Beneficial for Surveillance After Breast-Conserving Treatment

November 30, 2021

Following breast cancer treatment, women who have access to breast MRI may safely forgo additional mammographic or digital breast tomosynthesis follow-up.

RSNA 2021 Preview: Canon Medical Touts Advances Across Modalities

November 23, 2021

Learn more about what Canon Medical will be showcasing virtually at RSNA 2021.

Dana N. Bonaminio, M.D. on Priorities for Today's Breast Imagers

November 12, 2021

The work of a breast imager goes far beyond the pink-out of every October.

Proposal Calls for Educating, Empowering Radiologists to Address Healthcare Disparity

November 03, 2021

A recent article in Clinical Imaging suggests a three-pronged education approach to address healthcare disparities in radiology.

Personalizing Breast Cancer Risk Assessment

October 18, 2021

Artificial intelligence can help seek out and identify high-risk patients who might benefit from more extensive screening.

Digital Breast Tomosynthesis Shows Promise in Community Setting

September 29, 2021

The impact of digital breast tomosynthesis on screening performance and screen-detected cancers appears to generalize beyond trials and academic centers to the community setting.

Understanding Breast Imaging Features of Transgender Women Is Key to Improving Care

September 09, 2021

Feminizing hormone therapy may increase the risk of breast cancer in transgender women, a growing body of research suggests, underscoring a need for health care providers to understand the risks, breast imaging features, and health care needs of this demographic.