All Posts:breast imaging

• Research To Help Patients Make Informed Decisions About Breast MRI

  While many people think that breast cancer screening and mammography are synonymous, Claire Conley, PhD, wants people to know that women who are at higher than average risk for breast cancer may also receive a breast MRI.

  Category: Lombardi Stories Tags: breast cancer, breast imaging, cancer, health disparities, MRI screening, survivorship

• Technique Developed in Mice Could Aid Detection of Cancer in Dense Breasts

  WASHINGTON (September 14, 2022) — A two-pronged approach to imaging breast density in mice, developed by researchers at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, resulted in better detection of changes in breast tissue, including spotting early signs of cancer. The researchers hope that this approach will be translated from mice and improve breast imaging for people; […]

  Category: News Release Tags: breast cancer, breast density, breast imaging, student mentoring, student research