Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has become an essential noninvasive tool for the detection, staging, and management of breast cancer, with advances in magnet strength, dedicated breast coils, pulse sequences, contrast agents, and optimized protocols significantly improving diagnostic performance. Breast MRI is increasingly utilized for screening patients at elevated risk, assessing disease extent in newly diagnosed cancer, and evaluating response to therapy. Although evidence-based guidelines from the American College of Radiology outline best practices for breast MRI and MRI-guided interventions, gaps remain in consistent application across clinical settings. This enduring monograph addresses these gaps by providing education to support radiologists and MRI technologists, in the optimal, guideline-informed use of contemporary breast MRI techniques.
At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:
- Review requirements for breast MRI, including techniques used to optimize breast magnetic resonance (MR) protocols
- Implement 1.5T and 3T breast MR protocols that provide optimal visualization of breast cancers
- Describe strategies for minimizing gadolinium exposure during breast MRI
- Discuss breast MR image interpretation including the use of computer-aided evaluation systems
The content of this contrast enhanced MRI program is intended for radiologists and other physicians, technologists, facility managers, researchers, and other healthcare professionals.
This CME activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education. Northwest Imaging Forums is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. NWIF designates this live activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Release Date: 03/11/2026 | Expiration Date 03/11/2027
Faculty and Planner Disclosures:
As an accredited provider of continuing medical education, it is the policy of Northwest Imaging Forums, Inc. (NWIF) to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all of its activities. In accordance with this policy, faculty and planners must disclose any financial relationships with ineligible companies. Additionally, in the event a relevant financial relationship does exist, it is the policy of NWIF to ensure that the relevant financial relationship is mitigated in order to ensure the integrity of the CME activity. The planner has nothing to disclose.
Margarita L. Zuley, MD, FACR, FSBI
Hologic Inc., Principal investigator on institutional grant
Bayer Inc., Consultant
Bracco Inc., Principal investigator on institutional grant
Roberta Strigel, MD, MS, FSBI
GE HealthCare, Institutional MRI research support
