Name: A test that finds 3x more breast tumors, and why it's not available to you
Uploaded: 2011-01-06T17:25:00Z
Duration: 20 min 51 s
Description: Working with a team of physicists, Dr. Deborah Rhodes developed a new tool for tumor detection that's 3 times as effective as traditional mammograms for women with dense breast tissue. The life-saving implications are stunning. So why haven't we heard of it? Rhodes shares the story behind the tool's creation, and the web of politics and economics that keep it from mainstream use.

Working with a team of physicists, Dr. Deborah Rhodes developed a new tool for tumor detection that's 3 times as effective as traditional mammograms for women with dense breast tissue. The life-saving implications are stunning. So why haven't we heard of it? Rhodes shares the story behind the tool's creation, and the web of politics and economics that keep it from mainstream use.

Deborah Rhodes: A test that finds 3x more breast tumors, and why it's not available to you

A test that finds 3x more breast tumors, and why it's not available to you

Molecular Breast Imaging (MBI) emerges as a game-changer, detecting 83% of tumors in dense breasts, compared to mammography's 25%.

Amidst political and economic hurdles, MBI's widespread adoption is stifled despite its proven efficiency and lower radiation dose.

Breast density, a hidden risk for cancer, diminishes mammogram effectiveness, pushing the need for advanced imaging tech.