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Critics slam Canadian breast screening guidelines

AuntMinnie

Gordon added that the guidelines could make way for more interval cancers diagnosed at advanced stages in younger women. And Dense Breasts Canada may have an ally in Health Canada, the Canadian government’s department that is responsible for national health policy. Public health guidance must protect Canadians,” Holland said.

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Is it Time for Your Mammogram? Here’s Why You Should Ask Your Doctor 

Professional Radiology

Tucked away beneath all of the symbolism and public events, is the quiet experience of the mammogram and the radiology technology that makes it possible. Why are mammograms at the center of this public health battle? Why is a Mammogram Important? The post Is it Time for Your Mammogram?

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AI scoring predicts future breast cancer risk

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Researchers led by Solveig Hofvind, PhD, from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health in Oslo found that absolute average AI scores based on commercially available algorithms were higher for breasts developing cancer versus not developing cancer four to six years before their eventual detection on screening mammography.

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National Cancer Prevention Month: The Role of Imaging in Early Detection

Vesta Teleradiology

Teleradiology: Bridging the Gap in Underserved Areas Teleradiology plays a pivotal role in expediting cancer diagnoses, particularly in rural or underserved regions. Screening should continue as long as a woman is in good health and expected to live at least 10 more years (American Cancer Society).

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Study Uncovers Barriers to Mammography Screening Among Black Women

Imaging Technology

Strikingly, breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths for Black women, underscoring the need to address this public health challenge. However, Black women experience barriers to screening and are more likely to be diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer at younger ages, and with advanced stage breast cancer.

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Lunit's AI Solution Enhances Qatar's National Breast Cancer Screening Program

Imaging Technology

Starting June 2024, Qatar's Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has integrated Lunit INSIGHT MMG into its "Screen for Life" program, the country's national breast and bowel cancer screening initiative. For more information: www.lunit.io