Monday, January 31, 2011

Repeat MRI Scanning More Effective For Breast Cancer

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- MRI screening for breast cancer shows consistent rate of cancer detection and fewer false positives if repeated over time, according to a new study.
While MRI can be more effective than mammography at identifying suspicious areas of the breast, it is not always able to distinguish between cancerous and benign lesions, which can result in additional testing and false-positive results that may cause anxiety for patients. A screening exam is considered to be false

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