Mammography

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Mammography

• Is the major imaging area dominated by
  traditional x rays
• Ultrasounds are being used to distinguish between
  cyst and tumors
• FDA approved computerized system to double check
  readings

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Magnetic resonance imaging
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Ultrasound
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PET SCAN
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Bloodless surgery

• Interventional radiology
• Stereotactic radiosurgery
• Focused ultrasound surgery

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Interventional radiology
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Stereotactic radiosurgery
Gamma knife surgery, used to treat brain tumors
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Focused ultrasound surgery
Experimental stage No cutting Uses sound waves to
raise temperature to near boiling Can stop
massive bleeding and kill tumors