Mammography

Ethnicity and literacy impact likelihood of clinical discussions on breast density

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Ethnicity and literacy impact likelihood of clinical discussions on breast density

A new study in JAMA Network Open examines how social and demographic profiles influence physicians in their readiness to discuss breast density with their patients and vice versa. Study: Sociodemographic variations in women’s reports of discussions with clinicians about breast density. Image Credit: Okrasiuk / Shutterstock.com Breast density and cancer Since breast density affects the results … Read more

New AI model improves accuracy of tumor removal in breast cancer surgery

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New AI model improves accuracy of tumor removal in breast cancer surgery

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning tools have received a lot of attention recently, with the majority of discussions focusing on proper use. However, this technology has a wide range of practical applications, from predicting natural disasters to addressing racial inequalities and now, assisting in cancer surgery. A new clinical and research partnership between the … Read more

Making breast cancer screening inclusive for disabled individuals

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Making breast cancer screening inclusive for disabled individuals

Lene Andersen, MSW, has been living with rheumatoid arthritis and disability since childhood. Her personal experience with limited mobility and the challenges faced in accessing mammography screening in Toronto, Ontario, has fueled her determination to advocate for change. Her story is featured in an upcoming themed issue of the Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation … Read more