Missed Breast Cancers: What Can We Do?

Even with advances in breast imaging, missed cancers remain one of the most critical challenges in breast care, and one of the most impactful. In this in-depth course, Dr. Meredith Lynch takes a candid, case-based look at why certain breast cancers are more likely to be overlooked on mammography and other imaging modalities, and what we can do to improve detection moving forward.

Through real-world examples, you will see how these missed cancers present, how they can evade detection, and what patterns and characteristics are most commonly associated with them. This course also examines how missed diagnoses directly influence treatment pathways and mortality rates, reinforcing the importance of heightened awareness and continual refinement of imaging interpretation skills.

Designed for breast imaging professionals, Dr. Lynch will help you strengthen your ability to recognize subtle or easily missed findings, better understand the limitations of current imaging practices, and ultimately support more accurate, timely diagnosis for your patients.

By the end of this course, you will leave with a clearer understanding of which breast cancers are most commonly missed on mammography and other imaging modalities, what those missed cases look like in practice, and how diagnostic delays can significantly affect patient outcomes, including treatment decisions and survival.