Author Interviews, Breast Cancer, JAMA, Mammograms, Medical Imaging, UCSF / 15.06.2022
UCSF Study Suggests Women with Dense Breasts or Increased Risk Should Be Offered Digital Breast Tomosynthesis
MedicalResearch.com Interview with:
Karla Kerlikowske, MD.
Professor, Departments of Medicine and Epidemiology/Biostatistics,
Cancer Center Program Membership. Breast Oncology
UCSF
MedicalResearch.com: What is the background for this study?
Response: Digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) was developed with the expectation it would improve detection of breast cancer in women with dense breasts and decrease false-positive results. DBT is now available at most breast screening centers.
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