Al v breast cancer

New tech can find those at risk between screenings

- BY STEPHEN BEECH

WOMEN at high risk of developing breast cancer between regular checkups have been identified using Al technology.

Cambridge University researchers showed the potential of a new AI tool to help identify those at higher risk of developing “interval breast cancers” - cases that are diagnosed between regular screening mammograms.

Study coauthor Professor Fiona Gilbert said: “Interval cancers generally have a worse prognosis compared with screen-detected cancers, because they tend to be either larger or more aggressive.