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ArticleBritish journal of cancer2025

Women's perspectives of molecular breast imaging: a qualitative study.

Helen Elliott, A Joy Allen, Nerys D Forester, Sara Graziadio, W S Jones, Beverley Clare Lendrem, Mark S Pearce, Timothy Powell, Jason Scott, Alison Bray

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Article in British journal of cancer, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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10 authors.

Helen ElliottRoyal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. helen.elliott13@nhs.net.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6332-1029
A Joy AllenTranslational and Clinical Research Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3222-0396
Nerys D ForesterRoyal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0002-8343-4682
Sara GraziadioRoyal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6288-9202
W S JonesTranslational and Clinical Research Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9352-3916
Beverley Clare LendremTranslational and Clinical Research Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9435-7398
Mark S PearcePopulation Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
Timothy PowellRoyal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0008-3776-4393
Jason Scott *Department of Social Work, Education and Community Wellbeing, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7031-2171
Alison Bray *Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1402-804X

Funding

Innovate UK 104296
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundMammography has poor sensitivity in dense breast tissue. Retrospective studies suggest that Molecular Breast Imaging (MBI), has superior diagnostic accuracy to mammography in women with very dense breast tissue. Women's perspectives of MBI are unknown, but are crucial to understanding the feasibility of, and routes to, adoption into practice.

methodSemi-structured interviews with screened and unscreened women explored acceptability of MBI. Data were analysed thematically.

resultsFour themes were generated from nineteen interviews: (1) presumed negative aspects of MBI are acceptable (2) convenience of access, (3) comfort in familiarity and (4) need for shared decisions relating to risk. Presumed negative aspects of MBI, such as radiation dose and forty-minute scan time, were acceptable provided there are benefits. Some participants were concerned about equitable access, such as parking. Participants expressed comfort in existing and familiar screening processes. Participants acknowledged that informing women of their breast density may result in increased anxiety, but it was still felt to be important to ensure women are fully informed of the risks and harms of screening.

conclusionsWomen consider MBI to be an acceptable breast imaging modality. High-quality information enabling informed decision-making is essential.

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Breast NeoplasmsMolecular ImagingAdultAgedBreast DensityEarly Detection of CancerFemaleHumansMammographyMiddle AgedQualitative Research

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PMID39695334
PMCPMC11790831

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