Nearly 700,000 women to take part in trial of AI breast cancer screening
Almost 700,000 women to be recruited to study as government fires starting gun on cancer strategy.
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Fewer women are getting tested for cancer: Survey
The Hologic Women's Health Index's 2023 data found a decrease in testing for any cancer among women — a first in the survey's four-year history.The Hill - Jan. 27 -
Meta nearly doubling spending with eye toward AI
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced Friday the social media company will nearly double its spending this year as it focuses on artificial intelligence (AI) development. Meta is planning to invest ...The Hill - Jan. 24 -
Fewer Americans are dying from cancer, but rates rising in women and young people
CBS News Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook talks about the American Cancer Society's latest cancer report that shows both positive and concerning trends.CBS News - Jan. 16 -
More Americans surviving cancer, but more younger Americans and women diagnosed: Research
The cancer mortality rate is continuing to decrease in America, but women — especially younger women — are seeing an uptick in diagnoses, according to data released by the American Cancer Society ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Cancer in women and young people is increasing, study finds
New data from the American Cancer Society shows overall cancer deaths are down but the number of women and young adults with cancer is up, according to a new study. CBS News' Michael George reports.CBS News - Jan. 16 -
Why Are More Young Women Being Diagnosed With Breast Cancer?
A new report points to a notable increase among U.S. women under 50. Experts point to a few likely causes.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
Cancer cases are increasing in women while declining in men, report finds
Cancer cases are shifting from men to women in the U.S., and from older to younger adults, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society.NBC News - Jan. 16 -
"Inside Edition" correspondent Alison Hall on her breast cancer battle
"Inside Edition" correspondent Alison Hall speaks with "CBS Mornings" about her breast cancer battle and how actor Olivia Munn's story about her own cancer treatment may have helped to save her life.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
More breast cancer cases found when AI used in screenings, study finds
First real-world test finds approach has higher detection rate without having a higher rate of false positives. The use of artificial intelligence in breast cancer screening increases the chance of ...The Guardian - Jan. 7
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