Dear Women's Imaging Insider,
Every year around the world, Breast Cancer Awareness Month is observed in October, with activities ranging from fundraising walks to patient education and screening initiatives. But is October really the best time for this outreach?
Brazilian researchers say perhaps not -- and suggest that perhaps Pink October should be shifted to Pink February. Read more in the Insider Exclusive.
When you're done with our featured article, take a look at what else is going on in our Women's Imaging Community:
- Read why breast MRI isn't just for high-risk women.
- Find out how contrast mammography could be a cost-effective modality for additional diagnostic evaluation.
- Learn why 80% of primary care providers and gynecologists support breast screening at 40 -- contrary to published guidelines.
- Reading digital breast tomosynthesis studies immediately doesn't increase recall rates, according to research presented at the recent Society of Breast Imaging conference in Los Angeles.
- Just how accurate are radiologists at predicting ductal carcinoma in situ? Find out what University of California, Davis researchers discovered about the issue.
And of course, if you have a comment, report, or article idea to share about any aspect of women's imaging, please contact me.
