Advancements in Breast Cancer Screenings Promote Early Detection
Advances in technology, such as the FAST MRI screening, are leading to early detection of breast cancer. A woman who participated in a training video at Intermountain Health's Breast Care Center in Murray later discovered her own breast abnormality using the same machine, which resulted in successful treatment without the need for a mastectomy or chemotherapy. The FAST MRI, which takes only 10 minutes and costs less than a traditional MRI, is expanding to other hospitals. While breast MRI scans are beneficial, they do not replace the need for annual mammograms, which can still detect some cancers better.