“Can you detect breast cancer with a CT scan?”
I am a 50 year old female. I want to know if you can detect breast cancer with a CT scan?
5 Answers
RadiologistRadiologist
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Yes, but it's not the best way.
The short answer is yes, but not in all cases and subtypes. Mammography is currently the gold standard. If you have 'dense breasts' and/or a higher risk for breast cancer (BRCA1, etc.), mammography may be augmented with MRI. Basically, CT is little to no role in detection, but can play a role in cancer staging.
All the best.
All the best.
Yes, but not the best way to do it. MRI is better.
No.
