Breast Cancer

New MRI-based imaging method may improve breast cancer detection

Published in Cancer Weekly, March 15th, 2005

Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University's Advanced Imaging Research Center (AIRC) are developing a new imaging method that may provide a clearer diagnosis of breast cancer.

"This technique involves a new method for interpreting information gathered through magnetic resonance imaging [MRI]," explained Charles Springer, PhD, AIRC director. "The technique involves recognizing that certain properties of MRI signals can change during the examination, much like the changing of a camera's shutter speed. On a camera, a fast shutter speed can make a speeding car look as if it is standing still. A slower shutter speed may result in a photo showing the car blurring past...

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Source: Cancer Weekly (2005-03-15)

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