Ran out of time/ funding

The goal is to conduct a pilot study to determine the feasibility of the clinical use of RMSSH SPECT imaging technology for breast imaging and to develop a standardized clinical protocol.

The goal of this protocol is to develop and evaluate a novel SPECT imaging technique for imaging the breast using rotating multi-segment slant-hole (RMSSH) collimators. The motivation is the requirement of a low cost RMSSH collimator and a conventional Large-Field-Of-View (LFOV) camera. It is believed that RMSSH SPECT is particularly suitable for applications in breast imaging.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Women seen at Johns Hopkins Avon Division of Breast Imaging who have been diagnosed with breast cancer.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pregnant (or possibly pregnant)
• Lactating
• Unable to give consent
• Weights over 300 pounds
• Women who have already undergone definitive surgical treatment to their breast for breast cancer will not be eligible.

Women seen at Johns Hopkins Avon Division of Breast Imaging who have been diagnosed with breast cancer.