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Is the major imaging area dominated by traditional x rays Ultrasounds are being used to distinguish between cyst and tumors FDA approved computerized system to double check readings. Mammography. Magnetic resonance imaging. Ultrasound. PET SCAN. Bloodless surgery. Interventional radiology
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Is the major imaging area dominated by traditional x rays Ultrasounds are being used to distinguish between cyst and tumors FDA approved computerized system to double check readings Mammography
Bloodless surgery • Interventional radiology • Stereotactic radiosurgery • Focused ultrasound surgery
Stereotactic radiosurgery Gamma knife surgery, used to treat brain tumors
Focused ultrasound surgery Experimental stage No cutting Uses sound waves to raise temperature to near boiling Can stop massive bleeding and kill tumors