All Posts: MRI screening

• 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

• MRI May Lower Breast Cancer Deaths From Variants in Three Genes

  Variants in these genes are as prevalent as the BRCA1/2 mutations. An analysis suggests annual MRI starting at age 30-35 would cut cancer mortality by 50%. WASHINGTON (February 17, 2022) — Annual MRI screenings starting at ages 30 to 35 may reduce breast-cancer mortality by more than 50% among women who carry certain genetic changes […]

  Category: News Release Tags: breast cancer, breast cancer research, genetic testing, MRI screening