The Hamilton Prospective Pilot Study To Investigate the Feasibility and Safety of A Dedicated High Resolution Nuclear Breast Imaging Camera
Inclusion Criteria:
- Females ≥18 years of age
- Undergoing annual breast MRI because of a high risk of breast cancer due to any of
the following:
- Known BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation carriers, or is untested for BRCA but is a first
degree relative of a BRCA mutation carrier
- History of radiation to the chest between 10-30 years of age (e.g. Hodgkin's
Disease)
- History of Cowdens or Li Fraumeni Syndrome
- A first degree relative with Cowdens or Li Fraumeni Syndrome
- Prior breast biopsy positive for lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS) or atypical
lobular hyperplasia or atypical ductal hyperplasia (ADH)
- Family history consistent with a hereditary breast cancer syndrome and estimated
personal lifetime cancer risk ≥25% using the IBIS risk evaluator
Exclusion Criteria:
- Pregnant or lactating
- History of invasive breast cancer or ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)
- Unable to undergo MRI because of:
- Renal dysfunction with an estimated creatinine clearance of < 30 ml/min
calculated using the Cockcroft-Gault formula
- Implanted ferrous metal prostheses
- Claustrophobia
- Medical or psychological conditions that on assessment, make them unable to
complete the procedure
- Known allergies to Gadolinium-DTPA
- Known allergies to Sestamibi (Miraluma or Cardiolite)
- Prior bilateral mastectomy
- Prior breast biopsy or surgery within 3 months