What question did this study set out to answer?

This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of radiology surveillance in reducing mortality among breast cancer survivors.

February 11, 2026Open Access

Radiology Surveillance for Breast Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Key Points

This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of radiology surveillance in reducing mortality among breast cancer survivors.
Conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of existing studies on mammographic surveillance for breast cancer survivors.
Evaluated the impact of adjunct imaging modalities, specifically MRI, on diagnostic accuracy.
Investigated challenges in current surveillance protocols across diverse patient populations.
Found that mammographic surveillance notably reduces mortality in breast cancer survivors.
Identified that adjunct imaging like MRI may increase the accuracy of early detection.
Emphasized the necessity for standardized surveillance protocols to optimize patient outcomes.

Abstract

Although mammographic surveillance has a lower diagnostic accuracy than that observed in the screening population, it considerably lowers mortality among breast cancer survivors. The use of adjunct imaging modalities, such as MRI, may enhance early detection. Standardized surveillance protocols and further research on imaging strategies in diverse populations are required to improve post-treatment monitoring and patient outcomes.

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Icanervilia et al. (Sun,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/698c1c73267fb587c655ef1f https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.31557/apjcp.2026.27.2.433

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