Tests and Procedures Computer-Aided Detection (CAD) Computer-
aided detection (CAD) is a recent advance in the field of breast
imaging and is designed to improve radiologists' ability to find
even the smallest breast cancers at their earliest stages. CAD
software uses sophisticated algorithms based on several thousand
cases of breast cancer to identify suspicious areas on a
mammogram that might warrant close examination. How We Use CAD
The patient gets a digital mammogram in the usual way. There are
no additional steps for patients to undergo. Our radiologist
reviews the mammogram without CAD analysis and makes a
preliminary interpretation. Once that initial review is done, we
apply the CAD software to the mammogram. It highlights areas of
potential concern and the radiologist takes another look at
them. Because CAD is very sensitive and can detect very subtle
abnormalities, it has proven to be particularly useful in
mammography exams involving dense breast tissue, which is often
present in pre-menopausal wome