Is (99m)Tc-sestamibi scintimammography complementary to conventional mammography for detecting breast cancer in patients with palpable masses?
SM complements mammography in patients with palpable masses and negative mammography findings.
The results indicate there is limited value in providing information leaflets to this patient group, who were predominantly older patients with low levels of education. The relatively small sample size may explain the disappointing results. Further research may reveal a benefit of providing these leaflets to carers.