Can MRI better spot early breast cancer spread?
NCT ID NCT00874458
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether MRI can more accurately measure the size of ductal carcinoma in situ (a very early form of breast cancer) compared to standard mammography. Forty women with the condition had MRI scans before surgery. Researchers then compared the MRI results with the actual tumor size found during surgery to see how well MRI predicts the extent of disease.
What this could mean
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Active substance
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
What this could lead to
If successful, MRI could become a standard tool to more accurately assess how far ductal carcinoma in situ has spread before surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. MRI may not always match surgical findings.
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Conditions
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Centre Antoine Lacassagne
Nice, 06189, France