CEM in practice: Pitfalls, Evidence and The road ahead

Dr. Akanksha Banga and Dr. Rupa Renganathan discuss Contrast-Enhanced Mammography (CEM) for healthcare professionals, covering its practical application, pitfalls, evidence, and future. They explore CEM's role in cancer staging, comparison to conventional imaging, workflow optimization, hardware and software requirements, patient selection, contrast administration, and managing reactions. The discussion emphasizes continuous learning and teamwork in implementing CEM services and highlights the "Embrace" educational course.
 

Key Take Aways:

They cover its practical application, potential issues, supporting evidence, and future prospects. 

Key topics include 

• CEM's role in local cancer staging 
• Comparison to traditional imaging
• Workflow optimization
• Necessary equipment
• Patient selection
• Contrast administration
• Managing reactions
• And the importance of ongoing learning and teamwork