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Supine Vs. Prone Positioning For Breast Radiation, Jennifer Curtin
Supine Vs. Prone Positioning For Breast Radiation, Jennifer Curtin
Student Research Poster Presentations 2020
When treating breast cancer patients with radiation therapy, it is important to find treatment techniques that reduce the dose to organs at risk without compromising the target tumor volume. Due to advances in cancer diagnosis, patients are diagnosed and treated earlier causing them to live longer. However, these patients are at greater risk for developing long-term complications from treatment, specifically cardiac toxicity and cardiac diseases. Research was evaluated regarding the best treatment position for breast cancer patients to reduce the dose to organs at risk, focusing on the dose to the heart. Every breast cancer patient varies in breast anatomy, …
Breast Imaging: Comparison Of Mammography, Ultrasound, And Mri, Samantha Coleman
Breast Imaging: Comparison Of Mammography, Ultrasound, And Mri, Samantha Coleman
Student Research Poster Presentations 2020
Breast imaging is an integral medical examination for both screening and diagnosis of breast disease. Through literature review and use of a case study comparing mammography, ultrasound, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) the research illustrates the essential role of each imaging modality in differentiating breast tissue characteristics that lend to rendering a diagnosis. The case study showcases an example of mammography being the first choice of imaging with ultrasound and MRI utilized to further characterize the findings seen on mammography. For effective patient management, biopsy is required for final diagnosis of pathology with ultrasound as the preferred modality for guidance …