The Value of Opto-Acoustic Imaging: US Features & Al Decision Support Tool in Evaluation of Breast Cancer Subtypes

ULTRASOUND SOLUTIONS CORP. is pleased to welcome back Dr. A. Thomas Stavros, MD, FACR, FSRU, renowned expert in breast imaging, for a review of cases that demonstrate how to improve diagnostic accuracy.

Course Description:

Join A. Thomas Stavros, MD, for Part 3 of an in-depth discussion on the benefits of using Opto-Acoustic (OA) Imaging to improve the diagnosis of breast pathology. Our speaker will examine how the ordinal 3-zone scoring system for OA and ultrasound features properly account for both the genetic and epigenetic contributions to mass morphology and function. He will also talk about how the use of OA imaging, which demonstrates both neoangiogenesis and hypoxia, provides more diagnostic information than traditional mammographic and ultrasonographic information. (Approved for 1 SDMS CME credit, provided one is present for the entire event)

Course Objectives: Upon completion of this educational activity, the participant will be able to:

• Recognize how educating breast imaging specialists on Opto-Acoustic (OA) imaging allows for improved differentiation between benign and malignant breast masses.
• State how this imaging approach improves diagnostic accuracy in subtypes of cancers that are considered difficult to diagnose with mammography and ultrasound alone.
• Appreciate examples of different cancer subtypes using OA imaging, gray-scale ultrasound, Doppler, and elastography.

About Our Speaker:

Dr. A. Thomas Stavros, MD, is an internationally recognized leader in breast imaging whose work has shaped modern diagnostic practices around the world. With decades of experience, he has been a driving force in advancing ultrasound, multimodality imaging, and evidence-based BI-RADS interpretation. A prolific researcher and educator, he is best known for his landmark textbook Breast Ultrasound, widely regarded as one of the most authoritative resources in the field.

Dr. Stavros is a Fellow of the American College of Radiology and a Fellow of the Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound. He is also an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiology. In addition, he is Professor Specialist at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, contributing to academic advancement and clinical training.

Throughout his career, Dr. Stavros has served as a medical advisor to numerous panels and companies and is an active investor in innovative healthcare technologies. His ongoing work focuses on integrating emerging modalities—including advanced ultrasound, elastography, optoacoustic imaging, and artificial intelligence—to improve diagnostic accuracy, reduce unnecessary biopsies, and elevate patient care.

A sought-after global speaker, Dr. Stavros is known for his ability to translate complex imaging principles into practical clinical insights that empower radiologists to make more confident, high-quality diagnostic decisions.

This activity is an approved SDMS CME activity – approved for 1.0 SDMS CME credit.

Please note that partial credit will not be issued.

The CME participant roster will be reported by Ultrasound Solutions Corp. to the

SDMS CME Tracker System.

Important update from the SDMS:

SDMS no longer allows its CME providers to issue Partial Credit for attendance. If you join late or leave early, the SDMS will no longer permit us to award partial pro-rated credit.

Therefore, from now on, in order to receive CME credit, you must be in attendance for the ENTIRE event via your own unique Zoom link that Zoom emailed to you when you registered. Then, and only then, will USC be able to award you any credit. So, please be prompt and attentive to the time schedule. We apologize for any inconvenience, but again, this is a new SDMS policy we must abide by. Thank you for understanding.