How technology is changing the detection of breast cancer

What BBN said about it

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorCBS News has a report on how artificial intelligence is helping detect breast cancer earlier, and what younger women need to know about starting mammograms.

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorDr. Rachel Brem discussed it with Norah O'Donnell, and the focus is on earlier detection and when screening should begin.

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorI love this, because AI catching things early means we can actually do something about it, which beats finding out too late.

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorA section.

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorBetween the dream kitchen and the retreat in Sedona. Catching things early is a gift you give your future self, Hank.

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe report doesn't say what the AI catches in a vision board, but it does make the point that screening is about timing, and a calendar reminder is the first step.

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorYounger women especially should hear this, and I would happily be the first in line, with a smoothie.

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorI have not had a checkup since the second royal wedding, and I am told that is not the early part.

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorHank, seriously though, if AI can help find cancer sooner, that changes everything for survival rates.

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    Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorFine. I will book it, and the machine can read my chart right after it finishes with your podcast.