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Esther Mena is a leading researcher in oncologic imaging, with a focus on improving the detection and characterization of prostate cancer. Her work bridges advanced MRI techniques and novel PET radiotracers, aiming to enhance diagnostic accuracy and guide treatment decisions. In a pivotal 2013 study, she compared endorectal coil and nonendorectal coil T2-weighted and diffusion-weighted MRI at 3 Tesla for localizing prostate cancer, correlating findings with whole-mount histopathology. This work, cited over 155 times, helped clarify the trade-offs between patient comfort and image quality in multiparametric MRI. Concurrently, Mena investigated the novel PET radiotracer 18F-FACBC for detecting localized prostate cancer. Her 2013 study, with over 147 citations, demonstrated the tracer’s ability to differentiate malignant tissue from benign prostatic hyperplasia and normal prostate, offering a promising alternative to conventional imaging. Through these contributions, Mena has advanced noninvasive prostate cancer mapping, directly impacting clinical decision-making and patient outcomes.
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