Pre-operative Breast MRI: Pros and Cons

| | Health Imaging | Breast MRI

Tuesday, Nov. 27, 7:15-8:15 a.m.| E451B

This session identifies areas of controversy surrounding pre-operative breast MRI and evidence both for and against its use. The presentations compare advantages and disadvantages of pre-operative MRI for women with newly diagnosed breast cancer.

Speaker Information:

  • Carol H. Lee, MD, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York City
  • Monica Morrow, MD, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York City
  • Constance D. Lehman, MD, PhD, University of Washington, Seattle

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