Breast cancer screening for dense breasts using new X-ray scans
Part of Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This trial compares two imaging tests—CESM (a contrast-enhanced mammogram) and DBT (3D mammography)—to see which works best for women with dense breast tissue. It may help improve how early breast changes are found in dense breasts.
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Who can take part
- You have dense breasts on a recent mammogram (ACR BI-RADS C or D).
- You have no breast symptoms (like a lump, focal pain, or unusual/nipple discharge).
- You can safely receive iodine contrast through a vein, with no prior iodine contrast allergy-like reaction.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and you can do a pregnancy test if there’s any chance you could be pregnant.
- You must not get whole-breast ultrasound screening during the trial (through year 2 of standard care).
- You should not be getting/plan certain breast procedures or have special breast implants, and you must meet timing limits for other breast scans.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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