Mammography is a specific type of breast imaging technique which uses low-dose x-rays. The technology is predominantly used to detect early stage cancer. The new study funded by Japanese Government suggests that mammography along with adjunctive ultrasound increases sensitivity and detection rate of early breast cancers. Mammography is the radiological technique that uses low-dose x-rays beam to detect anomalies in the breasts.
Mammography by far is only proven technique for the detection of breast cancer. The technique shows better results in older women but in younger women it is slightly inaccurate due to denser breasts. A recent study was published in the renowned journal The Lancet, which identified that adjunctive ultrasound may help in detecting breast cancer. The government funded study Japan Strategic Anti-cancer Randomized Trial (J-START) was conducted during July, 2007 to…
