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    Supplemental breast cancer screening using ultrasonography (US) alongside mammography (MMG) significantly improves cancer detection rates in Japanese women with dense breasts. This approach enhances sensitivity and cancer detection compared to MMG alone.

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    • The combination of MMG and US showed significantly higher sensitivity and cancer detection rates than MMG alone.
    • Advanced techniques like automated US, 3D MMG, contrast-enhanced MMG, and breast PET offer improved detection, especially in dense breasts.
    • Breast PET detected more cancer cases than whole-body PET.

    Conclusions:

    • Adjunctive ultrasonography significantly enhances breast cancer detection when used with mammography in Japanese women.
    • Emerging technologies like automated US, 3D MMG, contrast-enhanced MMG, and breast PET show promise for improving screening efficacy.
    • Further research, including mortality studies, is required to fully assess the impact of these screening methods.