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.

Breast cancer rates are on the rise, new report reveals
This week, the American Cancer Society’s annual Breast Cancer Statistics report revealed several eye-opening figures.
Post-mastectomy radiation therapy can be safely shortened prior to breast reconstruction
New research suggests that treatment regimens can be nearly halved without increasing the risk of recurrence or complications further down the road.
MRI-guided biopsy decisions halve the rate of clinically insignificant prostate cancer diagnoses
“This paper is the message to healthcare authorities around the world to look over recommendations for men."
CT findings linked to heightened risk of pancreatic cancer recurrence
In 2023, the Society of Abdominal Radiology released its consensus statement regarding follow-up imaging of patients who have had their cancer surgically resected.
New research argues for MRI in all prostate cancer patients, even those considered low-risk
The study's findings indicate that obtaining a prostate MRI at the time of a patient's initial diagnosis may provide important insight into how cancer will progress over time.

Study finds immediate access to radiology results eases oncology patients' anxiety

The findings show most patients prefer discussing sensitive imaging results with their healthcare provider in a timely manner.

October 6, 2023

Pretargeted radioimmunotherapy shows early promise in treating aggressive ovarian cancer

The new-look nuclear medicine treatment was able to cure advanced ovarian cancer in some mice, with limited side effects.

September 22, 2023

'Robust' new imaging technique combines ultrasound with optical tomography

Researchers with the University of Texas at Arlington received a grant worth $190,000 to continue working on the new modality.

September 1, 2023

Preop prostate MRI findings predict cancer recurrence at rates similar to pathology, analysis shows

Given the similarities in accuracy between pathology results and preoperative imaging, MRI could have a greater role in risk assessments in the future, experts suggested in AJR.

July 6, 2023

SPECT/CT helps personalize treatment options for prostate cancer patients

Using SPECT/CT imaging, providers can stratify patients based on their treatment responses and make personalized adjustments accordingly.

June 29, 2023

whole-body pet scanner add-on device presented at #SNMMI 2023

New PET technology offers 'clear improvement' of whole-body scan resolution

The new technology achieves this by way of two add-on detectors that simultaneously scan patients during their whole-body PET exam.

June 26, 2023

New prostate cancer PET imaging agent officially available for commercial use

Posluma (flotufolastat F 18) received the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s approval in May 2023.

June 21, 2023

Prostate cancer size is frequently underestimated on imaging

Newly published data recently revealed just how common the extent of prostate cancer is underestimated based on imaging measurements.

June 12, 2023

Around the web

Cardiovascular Business

'This could be a paradigm shift': How PET with newly approved flurpiridaz compares to SPECT

GE HealthCare's flurpiridaz, the PET radiotracer that recently received FDA approval, offers several key benefits over SPECT. Jamshid Maddahi, MD, discussed the details in an exclusive interview.

Cardiovascular Business

Ultrafast myocardial contrast echocardiography shows early potential to evaluate CAD

Ultrafast MCE could go on to become a go-to treatment option for obstructive coronary artery disease, according to the authors of a new first-in-human clinical study.

Cardiovascular Business

FDA clears new software for AI-powered CCTA assessments

Elucid's PlaqueIQ was trained to turn CCTA images into interactive 3D reports that help physicians visualize the presence of atherosclerosis.

Oncology Imaging

Breast cancer rates are on the rise, new report reveals

Post-mastectomy radiation therapy can be safely shortened prior to breast reconstruction

MRI-guided biopsy decisions halve the rate of clinically insignificant prostate cancer diagnoses

CT findings linked to heightened risk of pancreatic cancer recurrence

New research argues for MRI in all prostate cancer patients, even those considered low-risk

Around the web