BreastScreen NSW is Australia\u2019s first population-based screening program to introduce cutting-edge technology to support radiologists in interpreting a select range of mammography images.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The integration of machine reading technology will ensure BreastScreen NSW can continue to deliver a world-class service, while meeting the needs of NSW\u2019s growing population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Successfully used in similar international population-based screening programs, BreastScreen NSW undertook a world-first study to extensively evaluate the accuracy and efficacy of this new technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The study showed the technology produced comparable results to the existing screening program, without compromising cancer detection rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At least one radiologist will continue to read every woman\u2019s image to look for the early stages of breast cancer, with machine reading technology providing additional analysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The new technology will complement the expertise of radiologists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The use of this new technology will have no impact on womens\u2019 breast screening experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For women aged 50-74, a breast screen every two years is the best way to detect breast cancer early \u2013 before it can be seen or felt. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women are recommended to screen from age 40.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Early detection not only significantly increases a person\u2019s chance of survival it can also greatly reduce the need for invasive treatment like a mastectomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Any woman who has noticed a change in their breasts, like a lump, should see their doctor without delay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For more information and to make an appointment at a local BreastScreen NSW clinic or mobile van, call 13 20 50 or book online at http:\/\/www.breastscreen.nsw.gov.au\/<\/a>. \u202f<\/p>\n\n\n\n Health Minister Ryan Park<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cNSW is proud to lead the way in the introduction of cutting-edge technology to ensure the sustainability of the life-saving BreastScreen NSW program.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cPlanning for the needs of our growing population is critical and this is just one of the ways NSW is using new technology to complement and support the capabilities of our highly skilled, but globally in demand workforce.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cAt the same time, reducing the devastating impact of breast cancer on women is a priority and I\u2019d like to thank the BreastScreen NSW team for their world-leading work.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Chief Cancer Officer and Chief Executive Cancer Institute NSW Professor Tracey O\u2019Brien AM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIn partnership with our expert radiologists, BreastScreen NSW is driving ground-breaking research and innovation that will ensure women have the best chance at detecting and treating cancer in its earliest stages.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cBy combining the strength of technology with the world-class expertise of our specialist radiologists, machine reading will help support the thousands of women accessing our state\u2019s breast screening services, now and into the future.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe have seen record numbers of women book breast screening, with October the biggest month for bookings in the history of the BreastScreen NSW program. There are still far too many people who are overdue for their two-yearly screen and I urge all eligible women to book in their breast screen today.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n BreastScreen Clinical Director Dr Nalini Bhola<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cBreastScreen NSW is focused on supporting our expert clinical workforce with the latest technology to facilitate the interpretation of mammograms across NSW.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe rollout of this technology was guided by our radiologists to ensure we maintain our excellent cancer detection rates and BreastScreen NSW can continue to deliver a world-class experience for our clients.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe are introducing the technology in a way that will allow close monitoring, to ensure we maintain our excellent standards of clinical quality.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" BreastScreen NSW is Australia\u2019s first population-based screening program to introduce cutting-edge technology to support radiologists in interpreting a select range of mammography images. The integration of machine reading technology will ensure BreastScreen NSW can continue to deliver a world-class service, while meeting the needs of NSW\u2019s growing population. Successfully used in similar international population-based screening … Continue reading “BreastScreen NSW introduces machine reading technology in an Australian first”<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-30327","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-nswnews"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30327","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=30327"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30327\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":30328,"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30327\/revisions\/30328"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=30327"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=30327"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=30327"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}