Breast Cancer
New Breast Cancer Research Has Been Reported by Scientists at Mayo Clinic
Published in Cancer Weekly, February 22nd, 2011
2011 FEB 22 -- In this recent study, researchers in the United States conducted a study "To compare performance characteristics of dedicated dual-head gamma imaging and mammography in screening women with mammographically dense breasts. Asymptomatic women (n = 1007) who had heterogeneously or extremely dense breasts on prior mammograms and additional risk factors provided informed consent to enroll in an institutional review board-approved HIPAA-compliant protocol."
"underwent mammography and gamma imaging after a 740-mBq (20-mCi) technetium 99m sestamibi injection. Reference standard (more severe cancer diagnosis or 12-month follow-up findings) was...
Want to see the full article?
We're a pay-per-view site for premium content. If you'd like to purchase this article, it's only $3.00.
Welcome to NewsRx!
Learn more about a six-week, no-risk free trial of Cancer Weekly
Source: Cancer Weekly (2011-02-22)
More Articles from Cancer Weekly
- Prostate Cancer
Data from National Hospital Organization Provide New Insights into Prostate Cancer - Cancer Detection and Prevention
Data on Cancer Detection and Prevention Discussed by N.S. Murthy and Colleagues - DiaTech Oncology
DiaTech Oncology and Walter Reed Army Medical Center Establish Pilot to Determine Best Chemotherapy for Cancer Patients - Pancreatic Cancer
Everolimus improves progression-free survival for patients with rare pancreatic cancer - Nephrology
Findings from Institute of Cancer Research Advance Knowledge in Nephrology - Genetics and Colon Cancer
Kansas City Cancer Center Genetic Tumor Conference explores colon cancer - More from this issue of Cancer Weekly
NewsRx is Social
Follow us on your favorite social network by clicking on a button below:
Top Medical Newsletters
Awards
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2012
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2011
Best e-Business Site, 2010
Best e-Business Site, 2009
Best e-Business Site, 2008
Best e-Business Site, 2007
Best e-Business Site, 2006
Best Healthcare Content, 2005
Best Overall Internet Site, 2005
Best Interactive Site, 2005
Facts & Stats
NewsRx also is available at LexisNexis, Gale, ProQuest, Factiva, Dialog, Thomson Reuters, NewsEdge, and Dow Jones.
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Health News and Media Publications
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Science Publications in Biology/Physiology
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top News and Media for the Business of Pharmaceuticals
- Amazon's Alexa 2010 PageRank: #2 News and Media Site for the Pharmaceutical Industry
