Video: Molecular breast imaging: Finding what mammograms miss

Molecular breast imaging: Finding what mammograms miss

Almost half of women have dense breast tissue. This can hide cancer during mammograms.

Molecular Breast Imaging (MBI) uses gamma cameras to find what mammograms miss.

Advanced technique. Simple procedure.

1. Tracing substance is injected in the arm.
2. Breast cancer absorbs tracing substance.
3. A special camera shows tumors as bright areas.

MBI plus mammogram finds 4 times more breast cancers than mammograms alone.

Researchers studied over 2,500 women with dense breast tissue. 66% of breast cancers were missed by mammograms but caught by MBI.

Better testing means confidence in results.

From the experts at Mayo Clinic.