About 80% of breast cancer biopsies turn out benign – new imaging tool promises clearer diagnoses and fewer biopsies
- Written by Quing Zhu, Professor of Engineering, Washington University in St. Louis
Ultrasound is standard for breast cancer screening, but it has its limitations.Anchiy/E+ via Getty ImagesUltrasound is widely used in breast cancer diagnosis. While it can effectively show that a lump is filled with fluid – indicating it is unlikely to be cancer – it cannot reliably determine whether a solid mass is benign or...
