Special Focus Session

SF 7a - Staging of breast cancer

March 5, 08:00 - 09:30 CET

5 min
Chairperson's introduction
13 min
Local staging: how and when?
  1. To explain the importance of breast cancer stagingin determining prognosis and guiding treatment decisions.
  2. To differentiate between the various types of staging, including clinical, pathological, and imaging-based staging.
  3. To understand the current guideline-based recommendationsfor imaging and staging work-up in newly diagnosed breast cancer.
13 min
Imaging for metastasis: modality and patient selection
  1. To discuss indications for performing staging for breast cancer metastasis to allow early detection to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
  2. To describe and evaluate current standard imaging techniques utilised in the staging of breast cancer metastasis, discussing strengths and limitations of these established modalities in clinical practice.
  3. To explore novel and emerging imaging techniques and modalities for detecting metastatic breast cancer.
13 min
PET: novel tracers and role of PET/MRI
  1. To understand the principle of a one-stop-shop approach using PET-MRI (including a diagnostic breast MRI) in breast cancer patients.
  2. To describe the current shortcomings of 18F-FDG PET in breast cancer patients.
  3. To name the novel PET tracers considered for clinical implementation in breast cancer patients.
13 min
Whole-body MRI in breast imaging: is it useful?
  1. To highlight the limitations of traditional imaging in detecting bone deposits and understanding their therapeutic implications.
  2. To know about protocols and common indications for WB-MRI use, focusing on staging assessments.
  3. To address ongoing challenges and unanswered questions about the perceived effectiveness of WB-MRI in staging.
10 min
Utilising large language models to improve comprehension of breast imaging reports
  1. To evaluate the performance of large language models (like ChatGPT and Gemini in improving the readability of actionable breast imaging reports (ie BIRADS 3, 4 and 5).
  2. To evaluate the accuracy of LLM-generated layperson reports.
  3. To compare the performance of ChatGPT and Gemini.
13 min
Dream and reality: a patient perspective
  1. To indicate the expectations and understanding of using staging examinations from a patient's perspective.
  2. To realise the fears and releases patients experience during their treatment path.
10 min
Panel discussion: Staging and monitoring of patients: how can we add value?