Molecular Breast Imaging (MBI)

A first in the Philippines – The Molecular Breast Imaging is a new nuclear medicine technique that makes tumor cells highly visible with a special camera, specifically designed to better detect breast cancer in women with dense breasts, such as those commonly seen in Filipino women.

How does it work?

• The MBI gives a functional image which shows differences in tissue activity vs. a mammogram which shows only anatomic images.
• A small amount of dye or tracer will be injected into the patient’s vein. This dye accumulates in malignant cells and will appear brighter than benign cells due to its high tissue activity