FAQs

If there is an abnormal finding on your QT scan, a radiologist will provide a formal report with recommendations based on the characteristics of the finding and your clinical history.

If a lesion appears suspicious for cancer, we will generally recommend further evaluation, which may include a biopsy.

If a finding appears more likely to be benign, we may recommend a short-interval follow-up scan, typically in 90 to120 days. This allows us to reassess the finding, recount cells, measure growth or doubling time, and determine whether the lesion should be biopsied or safely monitored. This approach is designed to reduce unnecessary biopsies, overdiagnosis, and overtreatment.

In some cases—particularly when there is a palpable mass or other concerning clinical findings—we may recommend evaluation by a breast specialist. If you are referred to a specialist, you should expect that they may request additional imaging studies. This is standard medical practice, as providers often rely on imaging modalities they routinely use and are most familiar with.

QT is a newer imaging technology. While it provides valuable, high-resolution information, not all specialists are yet trained to interpret QT images directly. As with any imaging study, your provider’s role is to review the radiology report and use it to guide next steps in care. Our priority is always patient safety and ensuring that findings are evaluated appropriately—without unnecessary procedures, while also not missing anything that requires timely attention.