Molecular breast imaging found more tumors in dense breasts.

The article discusses research on the effectiveness of molecular breast imaging as screening method for women with dense breasts. It references a study presented by Carrie B. Hruska and colleagues at the 2008 Breast Cancer Symposium held in Washington, D.C. Researchers reportedly observed that molecular breast imaging was 75% more sensitive than mammography and 93% more specific. Also noted is a commentary on the study findings.