NYU Langone Tests AI on 313,000 Mammograms to Predict 5-Year Breast Cancer Risk
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Updated · Fox News · Oct 11
NYU Langone Tests AI on 313,000 Mammograms to Predict 5-Year Breast Cancer Risk
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Oct 11
Summary
More than 313,000 3D mammograms from over 161,000 women were used by NYU Langone researchers to test an AI model that estimates breast cancer risk within five years.
The system tracks changes across several years of mammograms rather than reading only the latest scan, aiming to spot risk signals that standard assessments based on family history or genetics can miss.
Experts said the tool could help tailor screening — including MRI for higher-risk women — without requiring extra imaging or radiation, and may improve adherence among the 30% to 40% who skip regular mammograms.
The model is still a research tool, not FDA-authorized for clinical use, and researchers said it needs broader testing beyond NYU hospitals and one mammography equipment maker.