Education & Training

Dr. Lisa Mullen and Dr. Mehran Habibi, both of Johns Hopkins, present an overview of traditional and new localization options for patients who are undergoing Breast Conserving Surgery (lumpectomy) or excisional biopsy and share their clinical experiences. The benefits of various wire and non-wire localization technologies with a focus on ways to improve workflow and maximize efficiencies are discussed.

This video demonstrates a sentinel lymph node biopsy. The patient had Grade 2 invasive ductal carcinoma at 1 ocl where clinical exam did not reveal the mass. In this example, the surgeon uses a TruNode™ Single-use Gamma Probe System. Presented by Dr. Linda Han

This brief video demonstrates a sentinel lymph node biopsy using the TruNode™ Single-use Gamma Probe System on a patient with Grade 2 invasive lobular carcinoma of the upper inner quadrant. Presented by Dr. Linda Han

Improved technology has created multiple new ways of localizing non-palpable breast lesions.  This activity will educate surgeons on the various options available for wireless localization.  We will educate the surgeon on choosing which system works best for their patient, as well as the techniques that need to be used to perform these procedures in their practice. Upon completion of this lecture, participants will be able to: Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of wire vs wire-free breast tumor localization for surgical guidance​ Describe techniques for wire-free localization in the breast​ Explain the use of wire-free localization and neoadjuvant treatment​ Understand the impact of wire-free localization on oncoplastic breast surgery techniques   FACULTY/PROGRAM DIRECTOR Valerie Gorman, MD, FACS

This module reviews cases in which the Affirm® Prone Biopsy System and its tomosynthesis guided technology are used to improve the procedure of identifying and biopsying areas of architectural distortions.

This module discusses the benefit of the 3D™ biopsy guidance system and describes the approach for biopsy of a lesion found only by tomosynthesis.

This module discusses challenging cases in which the Affirm® Prone Biopsy System helped improve the efficiency of the biopsy procedure.

This online interactive course for US Hologic customers meets the FDA eight-hour training requirement for tomosynthesis interpretations. Leading breast radiologists provide didactic instructional modules which prepare the participant for the two interactive self-guided study-sets. Each interactive review module consists of 20 cases displaying actual DICOM tomosynthesis images in a simulated reading environment, while maintaining full image integrity. Following each case review and participant scoring, the case results and strategies for interpretation are presented. This is not a CME accredited course and available only to US customers  with a valid registration code. Customers in Australia/New Zealand should contact their local agent for more information.   Return to Breast Health Education & Training

This ASRT approved online course, held by Hologic, is for technologists who want to earn one (.5) Continuing Education (CE) credit. This 30-minute course will give the participant only an overview of Hologic’s I-View™ software for Contrast Enhanced 2D Imaging procedures.  

This ASRT approved online course held by Hologic is for technologists who wish to earn one (1) Continuing Education (CE) credit. This one-hour course covers the basics of Hologic 3D MAMMOGRAPHY™ technology.  

This ASRT approved online course held by Hologic is for technologists who wish to earn one (1) Continuing Education (CE) credit. Please note that only 0.5 of the 1 CEU credit earned may be applied towards the MQSA 8-hour tomosynthesis modality requirement. This one-hour course covers 3D MAMMOGRAPHY™ with the use of C-View™ software and Affirm™ Tomo guided breast biopsy procedure. It is recommended that you enroll in our Introduction to Breast Tomosynthesis for Technologists online course prior to participating in this course.