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Breast imaging update.

D Soares¹, P Johnson

¹Section of Radiology, Department of Surgery, Radiology, Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, The University of the West Indies, Kingston 7, Jamaica, West Indies. dpsoares@cwjamaica.com

The West Indian Medical Journal

|January 18, 2008

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Screening mammography significantly reduces breast cancer deaths. However, participation in Jamaica remains low, highlighting a critical gap in early breast cancer detection and evaluation within the region.

Area of Science:

Radiology
Oncology
Public Health

Background:

Screening mammography is proven to decrease breast cancer mortality.
Low patient and physician uptake of screening mammography is a concern in Jamaica.
Early detection of breast cancer is crucial for effective treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

To review breast imaging modalities for screening and symptomatic patient evaluation.
To address the specific context of breast cancer imaging in Jamaica.
To highlight the importance of mammography in early breast cancer detection.

Main Methods:

Review of available breast imaging technologies.
Analysis of current screening mammography participation rates in Jamaica.
Discussion of diagnostic approaches for symptomatic patients.

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Main Results:

Mammography remains a cornerstone in breast cancer detection.
There is a documented low participation in screening mammography in Jamaica.
Technological advancements continue to enhance breast imaging capabilities.

Conclusions:

Improving screening mammography participation in Jamaica is essential.
Comprehensive breast imaging strategies are needed for both screening and symptomatic cases.
Addressing barriers to mammography is key to reducing breast cancer deaths in Jamaica.