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, serum free light chains, flow cytometry, immunoparesis, MRI, and fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH). Clinicians should also consider the concept of evolving smoldering MM, said Dr. Hillengass, because dynamically stable markers of disease are

with her breasts), physical examination, risk assessment, screening mammography, and, in selected cases, screening MRI. A diagnostic breast evaluation differs from breast screening in that it is used to evaluate an existing problem (e.g., dominant

MRI. Further, they support the use of active surveillance in men identified to have low-risk cancers, linked to and compliant with the NCCN Guidelines for Prostate Cancer. Dr. Carroll acknowledged that in the 1990s and 2000s, routine screening was

combinations in the setting of recurrent disease. We would alert the oncology community to a couple of unique aspects concerning the use of bevacizumab in GBM. First, bevacizumab has an impact on diagnostic imaging studies, particularly MRI. A misconception

examinations, MRI evaluations, and serum biomarker assessments. All patients will be treated until radiographic or clinical evidence is seen of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Patients may withdraw from the study at any time. Primary Objective

address in controlled clinical trials. Technological Advances and Controversies A major change in breast surgery practice has been the use of MRI. Compared with other breast imaging, breast MRI may provide better information on the extent of a

breast cancer diagnosed by age 50 years, receive dedicated breast MRI annually. 2 ASCO and NCCN have issued guidelines stating that, after initial treatment, surveillance for recurrence in patients with stage I–III breast cancer should include periodic

with a breast biopsy in 2010 through 2012. Claims for high-cost imaging studies, such as CT, brain or body MRI, PET, and bone scans, in the 18-month postoperative period were included if the imaging was performed for a breast cancer indication. The

MRI, prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) PET/CT, genomic markers, and genetic testing. Dr. Pow-Sang also shared various management options for nonmetastatic prostate cancer, including active surveillance/observation, radiation therapy (RT), and

General Considerations Imaging MRI (with and without contrast) plays an essential role in the diagnosis of primary spinal cord tumors. Currently, no other imaging modality can be used alone to establish a diagnosis. Plain radiographs may show