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ArticleAmerican journal of surgery2026

Utilizing post-imaging surveys to guide development of photoacoustic computed technology for breast imaging.

Stephanie Delos Santos, Marta Invernizzi, Cindy Liu, Xin Tong, Jodi Rosen, Lihong V Wang, Lily L Lai

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Article in American journal of surgery, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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7 authors.

Stephanie Delos SantosDepartment of Surgery, City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, CA, USA.
Marta InvernizziDepartment of Surgery, City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, CA, USA.
Cindy LiuAndrew and Peggy Cherng Department of Medical Engineering, Department of Electrical Engineering, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA, USA.
Xin TongAndrew and Peggy Cherng Department of Medical Engineering, Department of Electrical Engineering, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA, USA.
Jodi RosenDepartment of Surgery, City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, CA, USA.
Lihong V WangAndrew and Peggy Cherng Department of Medical Engineering, Department of Electrical Engineering, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA, USA.
Lily L LaiDepartment of Surgery, City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, CA, USA. Electronic address: llai@coh.org.

Funding

Advancing Photoacoustic Tomography in breast imaging to predict response in breast cancers treated with neoadjuvant therapyR01CA282505 · NCI · BECKMAN RESEARCH INSTITUTE/CITY OF HOPE · PI Lily Lau Lai · 2023 to 2026
$2.6M
NCI NIH HHS R01 CA282505
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveCurrent breast imaging has limitations. Mammography uses radiation and compression; ultrasound depends on user expertise; MRI requires time and intravenous contrast. Development of novel technologies for breast imaging may be improved with patient surveys.

methodsBreast cancer patients scheduled for breast operations or undergoing neoadjuvant therapy were enrolled in studies to evaluate photoacoustic computed tomography (PACT) at a single institution. After each imaging session, the patients were surveyed. The survey included Likert scale, multiple choice, and open-ended questions.

resultsOf 49 patients, 86 % completed at least one survey with 42 % completing three. Survey completion took <10 min. Features assessed specific to the imaging technology included water bath, duration, positioning, and environment. Patients overwhelmingly reported ease of PACT over mammography and MRI. Suggestions included better cushioning, improved head support, well-fitting laser safety glasses.

conclusionPhotoacoustic breast imaging is feasible to breast cancer patients. User feedback informs on clinical technology improvement.

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Breast NeoplasmsPhotoacoustic TechniquesTomography, X-Ray ComputedAdultAgedFemaleHumansMiddle AgedPatient SatisfactionSurveys and QuestionnairesFeedbackPhotoacoustic computed tomographySurveyUser acceptance

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PMCPMC12862834

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