Explore the latest advancements in breast imaging and screening protocols in this 50-minute physician grand rounds presentation. Delve into the importance of breast cancer screening, comparing 2D and 3D mammography techniques, and examining their respective cancer detection rates. Learn about the Oslo Tomosynthesis Screening Trial and the Johns Hopkins Study findings. Discuss optimal screening start ages, analyzing USPSTF recommendations and CISNET analysis. Understand breast density classification, its impact on cancer risk, and explore additional screening options such as Automated Whole Breast Ultrasound (AWBUS) and Breast MRI. Examine risk models, criteria for high-risk patients, and potential harms of screening. Investigate emerging technologies like Molecular Breast Imaging, Contrast Enhanced Mammography, and Thermography. Conclude with guidelines from the American Society of Breast Surgeons for screening initiation and cessation in average-risk women, high-risk women, and those with a history of breast cancer. Read more