AI's Groundbreaking Prediction: One-Third of Breast Cancer Cases Anticipated Pre-Diagnosis

A study published in the journal Radiology has found that artificial intelligence (AI) can predict one-third of breast cancer cases up to two years before diagnosis. The study analyzed imaging data and screening information from BreastScreen Norway exams and assigned AI risk scores to women who were later diagnosed with breast cancer. The results showed that more than 38% of screening-detected and interval cancers scored a 10 for AI risk preceding a breast cancer diagnosis. While the study is considered a significant advancement in early detection, experts caution that AI should complement, rather than replace, the expertise of medical professionals.