Oncology Imaging

Medical imaging has become integral to cancer care, assessing the stage and location of cancerous tumors. By utilizing powerful imaging modalities including CT, MRI, MRA and PET/CT, oncology imaging radiologists are able to assist referring physicians in the detection and diagnosis of cancer.

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While promising, machine learning still misses 20% of cancers on breast MRIs, analysis shows

AI proved useful for detecting axillary lymph node metastases but isn’t yet ready for clinics, experts said recently.

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DBT plus synthesized mammography drops patients’ dosage without losing imaging quality

The combined breast screening technique also improves cancer detection rates, new research shows.

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Physicians support use of PET/CT scans in pregnant women with cancer, survey finds

Researchers say scans pose little risk to an unborn fetus but maintained doctors must weigh the benefits against potential risks.

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Massive $100M mammography screening trial is a ‘waste,’ radiologist claims

The Harvard rad believes the federal funds put toward TMIST would have been better invested in assessing breast MRI more than 20 years ago.

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Experts gain funding for imaging alternative used to help assess breast cancer surgery outcomes

The researchers will develop methods to differentiate between cancerous and healthy, nonfatty tissue.

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Docs say recall disagreements between top breast imaging techniques require further scrutiny

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center experts believe the differences could have an impact on cancer detection.

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MR imaging-guided SABR extends the lives of patients with inoperable pancreatic cancer

Miami Cancer Institute experts found the technique "significantly" prolonged overall survival, sharing their findings at the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology 2021 conference.

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Half of men with low-risk prostate cancer move from surveillance to treatment within a few years

The use of active surveillance—imaging, PSA testing, etc.—increased overall but many patients are still opting to undergo surgery, radiation or therapy.

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Positron, a New York-based nuclear imaging company, will now provide Upbeat Cardiology Solutions with advanced PET/CT systems and services. 

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‘A huge win’: CMS significantly increases Medicare payments for cardiac CT

CMS has more than doubled the CCTA payment rate from $175 to $357.13. The move, expected to have a significant impact on the utilization of cardiac CT, received immediate praise from imaging specialists.