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Cryoablation effective in women with breast cancer

AuntMinnie

A minimally invasive procedure called cryoablation that uses ice to freeze and destroy tumors has proven effective for women with large breast cancer tumors, according to a study presented March 27 at the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) meeting in Salt Lake City.

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Celebrating National Women’s Health Week: The Importance of Women’s Imaging Services

TRA Medical Imaging

It is the gold standard for early detection of breast cancer, a disease that affects one in eight women during their lifetime. Regular mammograms can detect tumors that are too small to be felt, significantly increasing the chances of successful treatment.

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