By Anna Björklund, Karolinska Institutet From: medicalxpress.com In a new study, researchers from Karolinska Institutet have shown that so-called interval cancers, which are detected between two screening sessions, account for a significant proportion of breast cancer cases and that certain risk factors may increase the likelihood of developing this type of cancer. The study was published in the journal JAMA …
Ultrasound improves cancer detection in women with dense breasts
Source: UBC Faculty of Medicine From: ubc.ca A new study led by researchers at the UBC faculty of medicine has revealed that ultrasound screening significantly improves breast cancer detection in women with dense breasts—identifying twice as many cancers as previously estimated. The study, which evaluated more than 5,200 women in British Columbia with dense breast tissue (categories c and d), …
AI improves mammography cancer detection rates in large cohort study
By: Justin Jackson From: medicalxpress.com An observational, multicenter, real-world study conducted at 12 screening sites in Germany has reported a 17.6% higher cancer detection rate among women aged 50–69 who received AI-supported double-reading mammography screenings compared to those who received standard double-reading. Recall rates remained unchanged. Mammography screening programs often rely on double reading to identify breast cancer at earlier …
Photoacoustic imaging technique reduces skin tone bias in breast cancer detection
By: SPIE From: medicalxpress.com Breast cancer is a major health concern worldwide, and early detection is crucial for effective treatment. Traditional imaging methods, such as mammography, have limitations, especially for women with dense breast tissue. Photoacoustic imaging, which combines light and sound to create detailed images of breast tissue, offers a promising alternative. However, recent research has highlighted a significant …
AI Detects Breast Cancer Years Before Its Diagnosis
From: insideprecisionmedicine.com Commercially available artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms that help radiologists immediately detect breast cancer at mammography screening can also highlight women who are at risk years before their eventual diagnosis, research indicates. The findings, reported in JAMA Network Open, could offer a pathway for personalized screening that may lead to the earlier diagnosis of breast cancer. Mean absolute AI …
Ultrasound detects more cancers in high-risk women with dense breasts
By: Amerigo Allegretto From: auntminnie.com Supplemental breast ultrasound may have utility in imaging women with dense breasts and high risk of advanced or invasive breast cancer, a study published August 6 in Radiology found. Researchers led by Brian Sprague, PhD, from the University of Vermont in Burlington found that women at elevated risk of invasive or advanced breast cancer according …
Many With Breast Cancer ‘Systematically Left Behind,’ Report Says
By: Mike Bassett From: .medpagetoday.com Inequities in breast cancer prevention, detection, treatment, and supportive care worldwide are leaving many patients with breast cancer “systematically left behind and forgotten,” according to a report from the Lancet Breast Cancer Commission. Commission members noted that despite progress in research and cancer management that has substantially decreased breast cancer mortality in high-income countries, the …
Dr Park on the FDA Vote Supporting Lumisight Use for Breast Cancer Detection During Surgery
By: Ko Un Park, MD From: onclive.com Ko Un “Clara” Park, MD, associate surgeon, Division of Breast Surgery, Director of Research, Breast Surgery Network Sites, Center For Surgery and Public Health, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, member, faculty of surgery, Division of Breast Surgery, Harvard Medical School, discusses the FDA’s positive recommendation for Lumisight (pegulicianine)-based imaging for patients with breast cancer …
Hand-held biosensor detects breast cancer biomarkers from saliva
Source: American Institute of Physics From: news-medical.net In Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology B, by AIP Publishing, researchers from the University of Florida and National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University in Taiwan reported successful results from a hand-held breast cancer screening device that can detect breast cancer biomarkers from a tiny sample of saliva. Their biosensor design uses common …
New imaging approach could revolutionize breast cancer detection
Source: Radiological Society of North America From: news-medical.net An innovative breast imaging technique provides high sensitivity for detecting cancer while significantly reducing the likelihood of false positive results, according to a study published today in Radiology: Imaging Cancer, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). Researchers said the technique has the potential to offer more reliable breast …