OAK BROOK, Ill. – The appearance of ovarian lesions on ultrasound is an effective predictor of cancer risk that can help women avoid unnecessary surgery, according to a new study published in the ...

The International Ovarian Tumor Analysis (IOTA) ultrasound-based rules consist of 10 points to provide quick and simple assistance in distinguishing benign from malignant tumors (Table 2). 24 The ...

Columbia University researchers are the first to show that focused ultrasound—a noninvasive technique that uses sound waves ...

Imaging tests, including ultrasound, are often a part of stomach cancer diagnosis. Stomach cancer is a serious condition that affects thousands of people in the United States each year. According to ...

Lumps can develop in breast tissue in people of all sexes and genders. If you notice a lump, whether you suspect it might be a cyst, a tumor, or something else, it is important to consult a doctor.

Pancreatic cancer can be difficult to detect. Symptoms often don’t show until later stages, and there aren’t standard screening tests for this type of cancer. Abdominal and endoscopic ultrasounds are ...

Pancreatic cancer develops from uncontrolled cell growth in the pancreas. Doctors may use an ultrasound to help detect pancreatic cancer as part of their diagnosis. Symptoms of pancreatic cancer can ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

NEW JERSEY - Some critical health research is going on in our area, and John Elliott is participating in a study. He's participating in a pancreatic cyst surveillance research initiative at Cooperman ...

Mammogram or breast ultrasound? Let's know which breast cancer screening test is right for you, when to take it, and how early detection can save lives. One of the most common cancers in women all ...