Softer or stiffer? new scan could spot breast cancer without a needle
NCT ID NCT04863443
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 34 times
Summary
This study tested a new ultrasound technique called Nonlinear Elasticity Mapping (NEM) to help tell if a breast lump is cancerous or not. Researchers measured how breast tissue stretches and compared it to biopsy results in 172 people. The goal is to provide extra information to doctors, potentially reducing the need for invasive biopsies in the future.
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Locations
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Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
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Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
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