Screening for Breast Cancer: Imaging Updates

This article provides a comprehensive overview of breast cancer screening guidelines and the evolving role of established and emerging imaging technologies. It reviews the proven mortality benefit of mammography, the widespread adoption of digital breast tomosynthesis, and the importance of MR imaging for high-risk populations. Supplemental modalities such as abbreviated MR imaging, contrast-enhanced mammography, whole-breast ultrasound, and molecular breast imaging are discussed, with emphasis on their advantages, limitations, and appropriate use. The article also explores the expanding role of artificial intelligence in improving screening accuracy, efficiency, and individualized risk assessment, highlighting future directions in personalized screening.