Light-Based imaging may spare thousands from unnecessary breast biopsies

This study tested a new imaging method that combines ultrasound with light to better tell if a breast lump is cancer or not. The goal was to see if this approach could safely reduce the number of women who need a needle biopsy for a benign (non-cancerous) lump. About 298 women with suspicious breast findings took part, and researchers compared standard imaging results with the new combined method.