Friday 22 April 2016

Imaging for breast cancer comprises multiple options in terms of modalities and protocols that have to be applied in the clinical context by radiologists, referring GPs and medical imaging technicians across a broad patient population. We will discuss the roles of modalities such as mammography (standard 2D and 3D/ DBT), breast ultrasound as well as the suite of interventional options including ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration/biopsy, core biopsy, vacuum-assisted core biopsy, stereotactic vacuum core (mammotomy), pre-operative hookwire placement and specimen imaging. We will discuss briefly the patient/practitioner expectations of breast MR and the reality. The clinical application of imaging protocols across the screening and diagnostic patient populations, including modality combination and imaging intervals, will be mentioned. Imaging case studies will be presented. Psychosocial aspects of patient care during treatment of breast cancer Jane Turner The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia