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Molecular Breast Imaging for the Diagnosis of Breast Cancer in Women at High Risk for Breast Cancer

Trial Status: active

This clinical trial compares molecular breast imaging (MBI) to standard MRI scans in diagnosing women who are at high risk for developing breast cancer. MBI uses an injection of a small amount of radioactive material called technetium-99m (Tc99m) sestamibi that is taken up in tissues that are metabolically active, such as breast cancer. This material sends out gamma rays, which are then photographed by a special camera called a gamma camera. Diagnostic procedures, such as MBI, may help find and diagnose breast cancer and find out how far the disease has spread.