U.S.HEALTH WATCH
Hidden clues could help predict a woman's breast cancer risk years…
The NYU Langone Health tool studies years of three-D mammogram scans to flag risk up to five years before a diagnosis; the scans already exist.

At a glance
- First reported by Fox News: “Hidden clues could help predict a woman’s breast cancer risk years in advance”.
- Covered on BBN on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 5:17 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Hank Ledger, Brock Thunderson and Dale Bearman.
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What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorA new AI tool developed at NYU Langone Health reads years of three-D mammograms and predicts a woman's breast cancer risk up to five years before any diagnosis.

Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistFive years out, Hank. That's a longer forecast than anything I'm allowed to give, and mine at least comes with a percentage.

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorA machine that sees it coming. For once, I'd like to be wrong about being impressed.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorEarly warning is the whole point, and this one actually arrives in time to do something about it.
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