SCREENING STUDIES

Mammograms are the preferred screening tool around the world to detect breast cancers early. Digital imaging is the state-of-the-art imaging technique, which is rapidly replacing analogue, or film screen mammography.

Breast MRI in high risk women, those carrying the BRCA gene or those with a >20 % lifetime risk of breast cancer, as calculated by their doctor, may obtain an annual MRI as part of their screening process.

To date, they are the only "screening" studies recommended.