We’re seeing a dramatic 85% decrease in incidence-based mortality — that is, deaths per newly diagnosed case — from 9.70 per 100,000 in 2010 to just 1.47 in 2020.... Read More
breast cancer
How Machines Improve Doctors
Google’s deep learning model for mammography outperformed human radiologists in spotting breast cancer, reducing false positives by 5.7% and false negatives by 9.4% in U.S. data.... Read More
Breast Cancer Screening in Your 40s
Screening mammograms miss about one in eight breast cancers. Women with dense breasts are more likely to get false-negative results.... Read More
A Disturbing Rise in Cancer Among Young Folks
A disturbing rise in cancer among young folks. I am a cancer doctor and increasingly see young persons with malignancy. A landmark study from the American Cancer Society puts my... Read More
AI and Breast Imaging
Game Changer: AI Sees What We Miss Envision a future where mammograms, with the aid of AI, become even more effective at detecting breast cancer. This advancement not only enhances the... Read More
Genes & Breast Cancer
Inherited genes can influence how a tumor interacts with the immune system, potentially impacting its behavior and response to treatment.... Read More