Can you detect breast cancer with a CT scan?

Can you detect breast cancer with a CT scan?

I am a 50 year old female. I want to know if you can detect breast cancer with a CT scan?

5 Answers

Stephen J. Conte

Radiologist

Rochelle Park, New Jersey

LARGE AGRESSIVE TUMORS

Malcolm K. Hatfield

Radiologist

Racine, WI

Yes, but it's not the best way.

Zachary M. Kilpatrick

Radiologist

West Columbia, South Carolina

The short answer is yes, but not in all cases and subtypes. Mammography is currently the gold standard. If you have 'dense breasts' and/or a higher risk for breast cancer (BRCA1, etc.), mammography may be augmented with MRI. Basically, CT is little to no role in detection, but can play a role in cancer staging.
All the best.

Warren Janowitz

Radiologist

Miami, FL

Yes, but not the best way to do it. MRI is better.