Monica L. Huang, M.D.
Department of Breast Imaging, Division of Diagnostic Imaging
About Dr. Huang
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Director of Breast Cryoablation Program, Department of Breast Imaging, Division of Diagnostic Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Associate Professor, Department of Breast Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Research Interests
Minimally invasive breast interventions: biopsies and cryoablation
Digital breast tomosynthesis and synthesized mammography
Innovations and advances in breast cancer screening and staging
Clinical Interests
Minimally invasive breast interventions: biopsies and cryoablation
Digital breast tomosynthesis and synthesized mammography
Breast MRI and advanced applications
Breast and nodal basin ultrasonography
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 1994 | Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, US, MD |
Postgraduate Training
| 2017-2018 | Faculty Leadership Academy, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas |
| 2015-2016 | Heart of Leadership Training, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas |
| 2013-2014 | Clinical Fellowship, Breast Imaging, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Division of Diagnostic Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas |
| 1999-2000 | Clinical Fellowship, Body Cross-Sectional Imaging, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| 1995-1999 | Clinical Residency, Diagnostic Radiology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas |
| 1994-1995 | Transitional Year Internship, Diagnostic Radiology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas |
Board Certifications
| 1999 | American Board of Radiology |
Experience & Service
Administrative Appointments/Responsibilities
Director of Breast Cryoablation Program, Department of Breast Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2021 - Present
Medical Director, Julie and Ben Rogers Breast Diagnostic Clinic, Department of Diagnostic Radiology Department, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2016 - 2017
Medical Director, Diagnostic Imaging- West Houston, Department of Diagnostic Radiology Department, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2014 - 2015
Lead Interpreting Physician, Diagnostic Imaging- West Houston Breast Imaging Center, Department of Diagnostic Radiology Department, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2014 - 2019
Medical Director, Department of Ultrasound, St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital System, Houston, TX, 2004 - 2011
Fellowship Program Director, Department of Body Imaging, St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital System, Houston, TX, 2003 - 2008
Other Appointments/Responsibilities
Staff Radiologist, Singleton Associates, PA, Houston, TX, 2002 - 2013
On-Call Physician, Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, Houston, TX, 2001 - 2002
Institutional Committee Activities
Member, Faculty Appeals Panel, 2023 - Present
Member, Breast Imaging Department Texas Medical Center Social Events, 2023 - Present
Member, Breast Cancer - Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS) Algorithm Committee, 2022 - Present
Ultrasound VAT Officer, Breast Imaging VAT Committee, 2019 - Present
Member, Breast Imaging Quality Workgroup, 2019 - Present
Member, Professionalism Workgroup, 2019 - Present
Member, Diagnostic Radiology Faculty Awards Committee, 2017 - 2019
Member, Screening Mammography Quality Assurance Committee, 2017 - 2017
Chair, Main Campus Breast Imaging Faculty Meeting, 2017 - 2017
Member, Diagnostic Imaging-Clinical Functional Committee, 2016 - 2017
Member, Breast Imaging American College of Radiology Accreditation Committee, 2016 - 2017
Member, Main Campus Breast Imaging Clinical Rotation Management Committee, 2016 - 2017
Chair, West Houston Breast Imaging Community Outreach Committee, 2015 - 2019
Chair, Breast Imaging MagView Report Template Committee, 2015 - 2017
Chair, West Houston Acute Finding Notification Committee, 2015 - 2016
Member, Breast Imaging PenRad Report Template and Database Committee, 2015 - 2017
Member, Faculty Development Subcommittee, 2015 - 2016
Member, Memorial Hermann Partnership Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry Credentialing Committee, 2014 - 2016
Member, Memorial Hermann Partnership Breast Imaging Protocol Standardization, 2014 - 2016
Invited Member, Breast Cryoablation Advisory Board
Honors & Awards
| 2023 | Fellow, American College of Radiology |
| 2021 | Top Reviewer, Journal of Clinical Ultrasound |
| 2020 | Distinguished Educator Award, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2017 | President’s Recognition for Faculty Excellence in Network, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2015 | Top Enrolling Oncologist Houston-Area Locations Research Scorecard Fiscal Year 2016, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2000 | Homer "Chip" Branch Jr. Award, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, PA |
Professional Memberships
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Huang ML, Lane DL, Chang Sen LQ, Candelaria RP, Kuerer HM, Hunt KK, Akay C, Lim B, Shaitelman S, Hwang RF, Chen H, Katta R, Santiago L. Defining breast cryoablation treatment success: a guide for the curative and palliative treatment of breast cancer. Acad Radiol 31(12):4759-4771, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 39107186.
- Huang ML, Lane DL, Santiago L. MRI-guided breast cryoablation with the patient in prone position. Am J Roentgenol 222(4), 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38353451.
- Huang ML, Lane DL, Bomar H, Kuerer H. Breast cryoablation for the palliative treatment of indolent subtype of multicentric triple-negative breast cancer. BMJ Case Rep 17(4), 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38627044.
- Johnson HM, Lin H, Shen Y, Diego EJ, Krishnamurthy S, Yang WT, Smith BD, Valero V, Lucci A, Sun SX, Shaitelman SF, Mitchell MP, Boughey JC, White RL, Rauch GM, Kuerer HM, Moseley TW, Leung JW, Huang ML, Candelaria RP, et al. Patient-reported outcomes of omission of breast surgery following neoadjuvant systemic therapy a nonrandomized clinical trial. JAMA Netw Open 6(9), 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37707811.
- Martaindale S, Moseley T, Santiago L, Huang M, Sullivan C, Bassett RL, Whitman G. Analysis of technical repeat studies in screening mammography. J Breast Imaging 5(4):416-424, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37520155.
- Kuerer, HM, Smith, B, Krishnamurthy, S, Yang, WT, Valero, V, Shen, Y, Lin, Y, Lucci, A, Boughey, JC, White, RL, Diego, EJ, Rauch, GM, Moseley, T, van la Parra, RF, Adrada, BE, Leung, J, Sun, SX, Teshome, M, Miggins, MV, Hunt, KK, DeSnyder, SM, Ehlers II, RA, Hwang, RF, Colen, JS, Arribas, E, Samiian, L, Lesnikoski, BA, Piotrowski, MJ, Bedrosian, I, Chong, CD, Correa Refinetti, AP, Huang, ML, Candelaria, RP, Loveland-Jones, C, Mitchell, MP, Shaitelman, SF. Eliminating breast surgery for invasive breast cancer in exceptional responders to neoadjuvant systemic therapy. The lancet oncology 23(12):1517-1524, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 36306810.
- Huang ML, Hess K, Ma J, Santiago L, Scoggins ME, Arribas E, Adrada BE, Le-Petross HT, Leung JWT, Yang W, Geiser W, Candelaria RP. Prospective comparison of synthesized mammography with DBT and full-field digital mammography with DBT uncovers recall disagreements that may impact cancer detection. Acad Radiol 29(7):1039-1045, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 34538550.
- Bragg A, Bragg A, Candelaria R, Candelaria R, Adrada B, Adrada B, Huang M, Huang M, Rauch G, Rauch G, Santiago L, Santiago L, Scoggins M, Scoggins M, Whitman G, Whitman G. Imaging of noncalcified ductal carcinoma in situ. J Clin Imaging Sci 11(34):34, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 34221643.
- Adrada BE, Karbasian N, Huang M, Rauch GM, Woodtichartpreecha P, Whitman G. Imaging surveillance of the reconstructed breast in a subset of patients may aid in early detection of breast cancer recurrence. J Clin Imaging Sci 11:58, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 34877066.
- Nia ES, Huang ML, Sun SX, Mitchell MP, Myatt JP, Candelaria RP. The mammographic appearance of the BioMonitor implantable loop recorder. Clin Imaging 73:28-30, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 33296770.
Other Articles
- Huang ML, Tomkovich K, Lane DL, Katta R, Candelaria RP, Santiago L Breast cancer cryoablation fundamentals past and present technique optimization and imaging pearls. Acad Radiol 30(10):2383-2395, 2023. PMID: 37455177.
Selected Presentations & Talks
Local Presentations
- 2024. MD Anderson Partner use of Nodal Breast Ultrasound in Diagnosis and Management of Invasive Breast Cancer. Invited. Cancer Network Breast Integration Retreat. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2024. Multidisciplinary Care Discussion Panel. Invited. Cancer Network Breast Integration Retreat. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2024. Breast and Regional Nodal Basin Ultrasound Training Protocol-. Invited. 7th Annual Breast Imaging Seminar Breast Imaging Essentials: Mammography, Ultrasound, MRI, and Interventions. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2024. Breast Cryoablation 101: The Important Role of Breast MRI. Invited. 7th Annual Breast Imaging Seminar Breast Imaging Essentials: Mammography, Ultrasound, MRI, and Interventions. Houston, Texas, US.
National Presentations
- 2024. Post breast cancer cryoablation: imaging algorithm and findings. Invited. Society of Interventional Oncology. Long Beach, CA, US.
- 2023. Cryoablation and immunotherapy. Invited. Society of Interventional Radiology. Phoenix, AZ, US.
- 2022. To freeze or not to freeze? That is the Question. Cryoablation for the treatment of breast cancer. Conference. Radiological Society of North America 2022 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2022. Eliminating breast surgery for invasive cancer following neoadjuvant systemic therapy (NST): Prospective multicenter clinical trial first planned feasibility report. Conference. Western Surgical Association Annual Meeting. Santa Barbara, CA, US.
- 2022. Image guided biopsy for breast cancer. Invited. Society of Interventional Radiology. Boston, MA, US.
- 2020. High risk breast cancer screening. Conference. Radiological Society of North America 2020 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting (virtual). Chicago, IL, US.
- 2015. Not just shades of grey – A review of the ACR BI-RADS ultrasound lexicon. Conference. Radiological Society of North America 2015 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2015. Following imaging-concordant benign MRI-guided vacuum-assisted breast biopsy: Is MRI follow up needed?. Conference. Radiological Society of North America 2015 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2015. Noncalcified ductal carcinoma in situ: The danger that lies beneath. Conference. Radiological Society of North America 2015 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2015. Intraoperative specimen radiography- going beyond the block. Conference. Radiological Society of North America 2015 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2015. Molecular breast imaging: An adjunct diagnostic modality for breast cancer evaluation. Conference. Radiological Society of North America 2015 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2014. Diagnostic breast tomosynthesis: Should we dispense of conventional diagnostic mammography views?. Conference. Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2014. Manifestation of hematologic diseases in the breast: Multimodality review with pathology correlation. Conference. Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2014. Tomosynthesis-guided breast biopsy: Nuts and bolts. Conference. Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2014. Giant masses of the breast: Differential diagnosis with multimodality and histopathology correlation. Conference. Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2014. Primary lymphoma of the breast: Multimodality features with pathologic correlation and management review. Conference. Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL, US.
- 1998. Triple-dose contrast-enhanced images in neurologically symptomatic HIV-positive patients. Conference. American Society Neuroradiology. Philadelphia, PA, US.
- 1994. Initial radiological presentation of primary gastrointestinal lymphoma in a big metropolis. Conference. Southern Medical Association’s 88th Annual Scientific Assembly. Orlando, FL, US.
International Presentations
- 2024. The MD Anderson Cryoablation Program (Virtual). Invited. Breast Cancer Course: Management and Controversies 2024, US.
- 2024. The evaluation of the axilla in the therapeutic decision. Invited. Peruvian Oncological Clinical Studies Group. Lima, PE.
- 2024. Cryoablation of the breast: an alternative in the treatment of breast cancer. Invited. Peruvian Oncological Clinical Studies Group. Lima, PE.
- 2024. Defining efficacy in palliative breast cancer cryoablation: beyond the ICE3 trial. Conference. Society of Breast Imaging Annual Symposium. Montreal, CA.
- 2021. Ultrasound guided biopsy for breast cancer. Invited. Annual Meeting of Chinese College of Interventionalists (virtual). Nanjing, CN.
- 2019. Breast imaging and biopsy diagnosis: what radiologists and pathologists need to know. Invited. Vall d'Hebron Barcelona Hospital Campus. Barcelona, ES.
- 2017. Sonography of breast cancer neoadjuvant chemotherapy response. Invited. Societe Francaise de Radiologie. Paris, FR.
- 2017. Breast cancer locoregional ultrasound staging. Invited. Asia-Pacific Congress of Interventional Oncology. New Delhi, IN.
- 2017. Biology of breast cancer; what the radiologist needs to know. Invited. Asia-Pacific Congress of Interventional Oncology. New Delhi, IN.
- 2015. Nodal basin staging in breast cancer: Anatomy and assessment of infraclavicular lymph nodes. Conference. The American Roentgen Ray Society Annual Meeting. Toronto, CA.
- 2015. Digital breast tomosynthesis artifacts: Pearls and pitfalls. Conference. The American Roentgen Ray Society Annual Meeting. Toronto, CA.
- 2015. Comparison of the accuracy of US-guided biopsy of breast masses performed with 18-gauge, 16-gauge and 14-gauge automated cutting needle biopsy devices. Conference. European Congress of Radiology. Vienna, AT.
Grant & Contract Support
| Date: | 2023 - 2024 |
| Title: | Breast Cryoablation Retrospective Study, 7.39% |
| Funding Source: | Boston Scientific Corporation |
| Role: | PI |
| ID: | RCTS_62641 |
| Date: | 2014 - 2015 |
| Title: | Comparing the performance of full-field digital mammography (FFDM), digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT), and whole breast ultrasound (WBUS) in the initial staging evaluation of breast cancer: interim results of a prospective study |
| Funding Source: | MDACC DICRC |
| Role: | Collaborator |
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