Molecular Breast Imaging Outperforms MRI for Patients With Inconclusive Results in the Diagnosis... (orbed by all the cells in the body. Due ...)

Molecular Breast Imaging Outperforms MRI for Patients With Inconclusive Results in the Diagnosis of Cancer

Date:12/3/2008

orbed by all the cells in the body. Due to their increased rate of metabolic activity, cancerous cells in the breast absorb a greater amount of the tracing agent than the normal surrounding tissue and generally appear as "hot spots" on the BSGI image.

"Both tests are good in detecting breast cancer with similar sensitivity for cancer. Along with benefits of cost-effectiveness and comfort, BSGI can be more helpful in excluding inconclusive MRI results. The use of BSGI in this group can result in fewer unnecessary MRI guided biopsies. The reassurance from a truly negative test, indicating that she does not have breast cancer, is priceless information for the patient," said Dr. Lanzkowsky. The work will continue at the Nevada Imaging Centers in Las Vegas, where a new state of the art breast center in association with a high risk clinic will incorporate the Breast specific gamma imaging technology with other state of the art technologies in the assessment of women with both moderate as well as high risk for the development of breast cancer.

About Dilon Technologies

Dilon Technologies Inc. is bringing innovative new medical imaging products to market. Dilon's cornerstone product, the Dilon 6800, is a high-resolution, small field-of-view gamma camera, optimized to perform BSGI, a molecular breast imaging procedure which images the metabolic activity of breast lesions through radiotracer uptake. Many leading medical centers around the country are now offering BSGI to their patients, including: Cornell University Medical Center, New York; George Washington University Medical Center, Washington, D.C.; and The Rose, Houston. For more information on Dilon Technologies please visit http://www.dilon.com.

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