title: Evolution of Imaging in Breast Cancer.
abstract: The following topics are discussed in this article. A historical review of the evolution of breast cancer imaging from thermography through digital breast tomosynthesis, molecular breast imaging, and advanced breast magnetic resonance imaging. Discussion of multiple clinical trials, their strengths, and weaknesses. Historical perspective on the Mammography Quality Standards Act and its relationship with development and implementation of the Breast Imaging-Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS).
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Carilion Clinic, Roanoke, Virginia.
authors.forename: Evelyn M
authors.initials: EM
authors.lastname: Garcia
authors.forename: James
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Crowley
authors.forename: Catherine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Hagan
authors.forename: Lisa L
authors.initials: LL
authors.lastname: Atkinson
mesh_terms: D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008327:Mammography / Q000592:standards / Q000639:trends*; D057054:Molecular Imaging; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; D013817:Thermography / Q000639:trends; D014984:Xeromammography / Q000639:trends