Wes Streeting announces landmark trial to harness AI to speed up breast cancer screening

Health secretary Wes Streeting has announced a landmark trial using artificial intelligence to catch breast cancer cases earlier, involving nearly 700,000 women at 30 testing sites nationwide. The trial will assist radiologists in screening mammograms for potential signs of breast cancer, reducing the need for two specialists during the process. If successful, the trial could help reduce waiting lists and improve early detection rates, as part of efforts to shape a national cancer plan and reduce deaths, according to Mr. Streeting.

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