Associations of preoperative breast magnetic resonance imaging with subsequent mastectomy and breast cancer mortality.

Shi-Yi WangJessica B LongBrigid K KilleleaSuzanne B EvansKenneth B RobertsAndrea L SilberAmy J DavidoffTannaz SedghiCary P Gross

Published in: Breast cancer research and treatment (2018)

Pre-operative MRI was associated with improved outcomes among older women with breast cancer receiving BCS alone, but not among those receiving BCS plus radiotherapy. Further research is needed to identify appropriate settings for which MRI may be helpful.

Keyphrases

magnetic resonance imaging
contrast enhanced
diffusion weighted imaging
computed tomography
early stage
patients undergoing
cardiovascular events
risk factors
radiation induced
locally advanced
coronary artery disease
type diabetes
breast reconstruction