A breakthrough has been made in the fight against womb cancer as a cutting-edge AI system is being tested by several NHS hospitals. The system, which uses advanced medical imaging and machine learning algorithms, can help assess women referred for possible womb cancer before invasive checks are carried out.
According to The Guardian, around 90,000 postmenopausal women in England are referred each year by general practitioners (GPs) after experiencing heavy bleeding. While these referrals may seem routine, they carry a significant risk of being misdiagnosed with womb cancer. Current methods for detecting the disease involve invasive tests such as biopsies and ultrasounds, which can be traumatic for patients.
The AI-powered blood test has shown promising results in reducing the number of unnecessary invasives while also improving patient outcomes. The system is expected to be rolled out across several NHS hospitals in England, providing valuable insights into the effectiveness of this innovative approach to cancer detection.