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Raising the Bar on Breast Cancer Screening and Management

Explore the impact of imaging on breast density assessment, ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) surveillance, treatment evaluation, and artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted breast cancer screening.

Authors: Stamatia V. Destounis, MD, FACR, FSBI, FAIUM; Heather I. Greenwood, MD; Linda Moy, MD; Sarah Eskreis-Winkler, MD, PhDTarget Audience and Goal Statement
This educational activity is intended for a global audience of radiologists, Ob/Gyns, oncologists, primary care physicians, and radiologic technologists.

The goal of this activity is for learners to be better able to optimize image quality and diagnostic precision by applying best practices and innovative techniques to achieve better patient outcomes.

Upon completion of this activity, participants will:

Have increased knowledge to
Define breast density and its components including fibrous and glandular tissues
Discuss the options for supplemental screening for women with dense breast tissue
Discuss the pathophysiology of DCIS
Recognize the significance of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings in DCIS
Explain the concept of pathological complete response (pCR) and its importance in cancer treatment outcomes
Recognize the advantages of MRI over other imaging modalities for predicting remaining tumor size after neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT)
Identify opportunities for the application of AI in breast imaging
Recognize the potential benefits of AI in breast imaging, as well as the challenges and limitations that may arise during implementation
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Faculty
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Stamatia V. Destounis, MD, FACR, FSBI, FAIUM
Managing Partner ​
Elizabeth Wende Breast Care​
Rochester, New York​

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Heather I. Greenwood, MD
Associate Professor of Radiology​
University of California San Francisco​
San Francisco, California

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Linda Moy, MD
Professor of Radiology 
NYU Grossman School of Medicine
New York, New York

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Sarah Eskreis-Winkler, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor of Radiology​
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center​
New York, New York

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Editor
Victoria Phoenix, BS
Senior Medical Education Director, Medscape Education 

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Compliance Reviewer
Amanda Jett, PharmD, BCACP, CHCP
Associate Director, Accreditation and Compliance, Medscape Education

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Peer Reviewer
This activity has been peer reviewed and the reviewer has no relevant financial relationships.

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For Physicians
Medscape, LLC designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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