The foremost network of cancer centers in the U.S. is recommending that people wait to get certain imaging such as mammograms until four to six weeks after their final dose of their coronavirus vaccine—as long as the delay does not interfere with their healthcare.
A nationwide panel of experts has developed the first mammography guidelines for older survivors of breast cancer, providing a framework for discussions between survivors and their physicians on the pros and cons of screening in survivors’ later years.
Women who experience food or housing insecurity may be at risk for undiagnosed breast cancer due to lapses in follow-up appointments, according to research being presented at the virtual annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America.
Delays in cancer screening appointments caused by restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic are still preventing timely cancer diagnoses, and could have drastic health effects for years to come.
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The University at Buffalo has received a four-year, $1.4 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to develop a new, portable breast-imaging system that has the potential to better identify breast cancer.
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Although healthcare facilities saw a decline in mammogram screenings at the start of the pandemic, screening rates have returned to more typical levels at facilities nationwide. But disparities exist.
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Women without dense breasts are less likely to be recalled for follow-up studies when screened with DBT and SM rather than standard digital mammography alone, a study found.
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Candelis and GE Healthcare are collaborating to enhance the mammography workflow, image management, and storage capabilities for the Senographe Pristina Mammography System.
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