Overview

Techniques such as computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and positron emission tomography (PET) have provided true breakthroughs in the diagnosis and management of cancer over the last 20 years. Before then, physicians relied on simple touch, X-rays and highly invasive exploratory surgery.

Mayo Clinic has long recognized the potential of imaging technology, and the Cancer Imaging Program works across Mayo departments and divisions as well as within the Cancer Center, to discover and develop new imaging technologies and to use existing technology in revolutionary new ways. Notable accomplishments of the Program include development and exploration of imaging technologies relevant to cancer detection such as MR Elastography, CT colonography and breast molecular imaging and establishment of new projects in the area of image-guided tumor therapy.

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