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J Clin Oncol May 2023 PMID 36626696

Prospective Multicenter Diagnostic Performance of Technologist-Performed Screening Breast Ultrasound After Tomosynthesis in Women With Dense Breasts (the DBTUST).

Wendie A Berg, Margarita L Zuley, Thomas S Chang, Terri-Ann Gizienski, Denise M Chough, Marcela Böhm-Vélez, Danielle E Sharek, Michelle R Straka, Christiane M Hakim, Jamie Y Hartman, Kimberly S Harnist, Cathy S Tyma, Amy E Kelly, Uzma Waheed, Golbahar Houshmand

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Overall, the discussions demonstrate a balanced interest in the research, with examples such as mentions of 'modest' improvements in detection, 'false positives,' and 'diagnostic accuracy.' Words like 'modest,' 'improve,' and 'raises' reflect a nuanced understanding and a cautious optimism about the results, showing that the audience is engaged and considers the potential impact on breast cancer screening protocols.

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Most discussions seem to acknowledge the findings of the publication as valuable, with some emphasizing its potential for improving breast cancer screening methods.

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Participants reference specific aspects like false positives, cancer detection rates, and ultrasound effectiveness, indicating active engagement with the research data.

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The conversations suggest the study could influence screening practices by highlighting benefits and limitations, though the language remains cautious and analytical.

Abstract in brief

  • This study evaluated how well digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) alone or combined with technologist-performed ultrasound (US) could detect breast cancer in women with dense breasts across multiple centers, involving 6,179 women over three years.
  • It found that adding US slightly increased cancer detection but also raised false-positive rates, meaning more women were incorrectly identified as having cancer, leading to unnecessary biopsies.
  • Despite these drawbacks, the combination improved diagnostic accuracy, showing a modest increase in detecting cancers that might otherwise be missed with DBT alone.]
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Jeremy Berg
@jeremymberg.bsky.social · Bluesky

The paper was published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology in January 2023. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36626696/ 9/n

Apr 22, 2025 · 11 likes · 1 share View post →
EUSOBI
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@DenseBreastInfo · X

Just out in @JCO_ASCO by @DrWendieBerg Dr. Marcela Böhm-Vélez (@DRMBV) and others, "Prospective Multicenter Diagnostic Performance of Technologist-Performed Screening Breast Ultrasound after Tomosynthesis in Women with Dense Breasts (the DBTUST)." Read: https://t.co/8mHKmpcwok https://t.co/BT6WwOeY7H

Jan 16, 2023 · 8 likes · 3 shares · 2,936 followers View post →
EUSOBI
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DrWendieBerg
@DrWendieBerg · X

Results just out from > 17k exams, prospective multicenter DBTUST: after 3D mammogram, screening US (technologist, handheld) found modest ~1 cancer/1000 screens, similar each year; less than prior studies of US after 2D. 4% added false positive rate. https://t.co/odJyPzeR2y

Jan 11, 2023 · 5 likes · 1 share · 648 followers View post →
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation
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In a recent interview with @EUSOBIyc, BCRF investigator Dr. Wendie Berg (@DrWendieBerg) discusses ways to improve early detection of breast cancer by implementing current guidelines and technologies. Click the link below to listen to the full interview. https://t.co/R0b7sezlbX

Jun 26, 2023 · 1 like · 24,788 followers View post →

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Jeremy Berg
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The paper was published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology in January 2023. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36626696/ 9/n

Apr 22, 2025 · 11 likes · 1 share View post →
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation
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In a recent interview with @EUSOBIyc, BCRF investigator Dr. Wendie Berg (@DrWendieBerg) discusses ways to improve early detection of breast cancer by implementing current guidelines and technologies. Click the link below to listen to the full interview. https://t.co/R0b7sezlbX

Jun 26, 2023 · 1 like · 24,788 followers View post →
BreastDensityMatters
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@BCACGSHS1987 @DrWendieBerg @PittRadiology @EUSOBIyc Please try this link: https://t.co/ASDSexyWC6

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BreastDensityMatters
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RT @DenseBreastInfo: Just out in @JCO_ASCO by @DrWendieBerg Dr. Marcela Böhm-Vélez (@DRMBV) and others, "Prospective Multicenter Diagnostic…

Jan 19, 2023 · 3 shares · 2,722 followers View post →
DenseBreast-Info.org
@DenseBreastInfo · X

RT @DenseBreastInfo: Just out in @JCO_ASCO by @DrWendieBerg Dr. Marcela Böhm-Vélez (@DRMBV) and others, "Prospective Multicenter Diagnostic…

Jan 19, 2023 · 3 shares · 2,936 followers View post →
mybreastscreening.ca
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RT @DenseBreastInfo: Just out in @JCO_ASCO by @DrWendieBerg Dr. Marcela Böhm-Vélez (@DRMBV) and others, "Prospective Multicenter Diagnostic…

Jan 17, 2023 · 3 shares · 244 followers View post →
DenseBreast-Info.org
@DenseBreastInfo · X

Just out in @JCO_ASCO by @DrWendieBerg Dr. Marcela Böhm-Vélez (@DRMBV) and others, "Prospective Multicenter Diagnostic Performance of Technologist-Performed Screening Breast Ultrasound after Tomosynthesis in Women with Dense Breasts (the DBTUST)." Read: https://t.co/8mHKmpcwok https://t.co/BT6WwOeY7H

Jan 16, 2023 · 8 likes · 3 shares · 2,936 followers View post →
Rodolfo Catanho
@catanhorodolfo1 · X

Detección de cáncer con ultrasonido luego de la tomosíntesis mamaria digital sobrepasa modestamente el aumento de falsos positivos y de biopsias benignas #DBT #US #breast https://t.co/nehSSBe7wP

Jan 16, 2023 · 3 followers View post →
Kai Huang, MD
@KaiHuangMD1 · X

In women age 40-75 years with dense breasts, does annual technologist-performed screening ultrasound (US) improve breast cancer detection after digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT)? This paper gives us better answer. https://t.co/QHIktzuj7W

Jan 13, 2023 · 1 like · 85 followers View post →
Living with Lobular Breast Cancer in Canada
@lobbccanada · X

RT @DrWendieBerg: Results just out from > 17k exams, prospective multicenter DBTUST: after 3D mammogram, screening US (technologist, handhe…

Jan 11, 2023 · 1 share · 759 followers View post →
DrWendieBerg
@DrWendieBerg · X

Results just out from > 17k exams, prospective multicenter DBTUST: after 3D mammogram, screening US (technologist, handheld) found modest ~1 cancer/1000 screens, similar each year; less than prior studies of US after 2D. 4% added false positive rate. https://t.co/odJyPzeR2y

Jan 11, 2023 · 5 likes · 1 share · 648 followers View post →