Softer, harder, or just right? new ultrasound technique could spot breast cancer without a needle
NCT ID NCT04863443
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a new ultrasound-based imaging method called Nonlinear Elasticity Mapping (NEM) to help tell apart benign and cancerous breast lumps. Researchers measured how breast tissue stretches and compresses, looking for patterns that match cancer. 172 women with breast findings on ultrasound took part. The goal was to see if NEM could reduce unnecessary biopsies by providing clearer information about a mass.
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Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
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Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States