This research study involves the use of a common breast imaging modality (magnetic resonance imaging, 'MRI') and is investigating its role in evaluating surgical decision making for breast cancer when it is performed with the patient in a new position (lying on one's back) as opposed to in the standard position (lying on one's stomach).
The procedure involved is called a supine breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).In this study, the investigators are evaluating the value of supine MRI in surgical decision making for women with breast cancer either undergoing upfront surgery or for those anticipating surgery after receiving neoadjuvant therapy. The purpose of this study is to assess the value of supine breast MRI as a new imaging method to assist in surgical treatment planning. It is possible that the use of supine breast MRI will help your doctor see the size and location of tumors more accurately
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
57
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Dana Farber Cancer Institute
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Correlation Between Prone Breast MRI for Estimation of Tumor Size and Final Pathology Tumor Size
Comparing tumor size as measured on prone MRI images with tumor size as measured on final pathology among pts undergoing upfront surgery and among pts undergoing neoadjuvant chemotherapy. In the neoadjuvant chemotherapy group the post-treatment MRI images were used.
Time frame: time between MRI date (when prone imaging measurements were obtained) and surgery date; median 25.5 days (range 11-40days)
Correlation Between Supine Breast MRI for Estimation Of Tumor Size and The Pathologic Tumor Size
Compared tumor size as reported by radiologist on the clinical report between Supine Breast MRI and The Pathologic Residual Tumor Size as reported by the pathologist on the final surgical pathology report..
Time frame: time between supine breast MRI imaging and surgery; median 25.5 days, range 11-40 days
Correlation of Breast Tumor Dimensions Between Prone and Supine Imaging Positions.
Correlate maximal tumor Dimensions as measured by the radiologist between the Prone and Supine MRI Images
Time frame: at time of MRI imaging
The Perceived Benefit Of Supine MRI For Surgical Planning As Measured By The Collective Results Of A Survey Of Surgeons Performing Breast-conserving Therapy (BCT) In Our Study Patient Population
Reported as the proportion of surgeons answering yes. Surgeon reported answers to surveys asking if the supine MRI helped in the performance of the surgical procedure.
Time frame: after surgery
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