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What You Should Know About AI in Breast Cancer Screening

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As summer changes to autumn, green gives way to the colors of fall: yellow, orange, red and pink. 

As we recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, pink symbolizes strength and resistance in the fight against breast cancer, which is the second most diagnosed cancer globally.

Aidoc asked Alejandro Rodríguez-Ruiz, PhD, a breast imaging researcher who has coauthored over 50 peer-reviewed articles with more than 3,000 citations, to share perspective on what current research says about breast cancer detection and why awareness should go hand in hand with action.

Below he outlines, in his own words, why starting regular screenings early matters, how AI is helping radiologists detect cancer more accurately and how awareness can turn into meaningful action for women’s health.

Start the Habit Now

New research published in The BMJ earlier this year suggests that women who miss their first screening could have a 40% higher risk of dying from breast cancer than those who get an initial screening. 

That first screening starts a habit, but it also creates an earlier window for your radiologist to see what’s happening with you. For example, breast density is a risk factor for cancer and your doctor will help you understand your own risk.”

Early Detection Is the Best Protection

We often say that ‘early detection is the best protection’, and that’s exactly what we see. The five-year relative survival rate for localized breast cancer is 99%, which means that treatment is incredibly powerful at that point and the sooner you can catch cancer, the better. 

Mammograms are the most widely used screening tool and often the right tool for the majority of women with low risk, he continued. While regions and countries may vary in how they organize breast cancer screening, my recommendation is simple: Get a mammogram as soon as is recommended by your doctor or your healthcare provider.

And, if you can, recommend screening to someone else, too.

The Right Technology Improves Detection

I joined ScreenPoint Medical to help radiologists read mammograms better by using AI. Our software, Transpara, is used by a radiologist as they review each mammogram and it acts just like a second pair of eyes to highlight areas of risk.

Research shows us that this approach works. It’s been clinically proven that when working together, a radiologist using Transpara can improve their accuracy in detecting breast cancer. This improvement represents a real impact for the women we serve.

As leading healthcare organizations move to embed AI into the care they provide — supported by powerful tools like Aidoc’s aiOS™  — they continue to improve that care and enhance the health of those they serve.

Every mammogram is an opportunity to change a life. Together, we can turn breast cancer awareness into action, and action into a healthier world.

ScreenPoint Medical + Aidoc

Existing Aidoc customers can contact their customer success representative to learn about adding Transpara. Not a customer? You can talk to an Aidoc representative or one of our authorized resellers for more information. 

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Andy Pollen
Andy Pollen is a former Aidocee.
Andy Pollen
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