Samsung Changwon Hospital Implements Early Breast Cancer Screening with AI-Powered Automated Breast Ultrasound

As the prevalence of breast cancer continues to rise, Samsung Changwon Hospital of Sungkyunkwan University is implementing a screening program that enables early detection of breast cancer by combining AI technology with 3D Automated Breast Ultrasound (ABUS) equipment.

Professor Kwanghee Lee from Radiology Department interpreting AI-based 3D automated breast ultrasound.

Breast cancer develops due to a variety of causes, including genetic factors, the influence of hormones and genes, gynecological conditions, and differences in dietary habits. For patients in these various groups, it is extremely important to manage risk factors through regular checkups and to detect the disease early for timely treatment if it develops.

Samsung Changwon Hospital has introduced a screening system in which patients and examinees who visit the Department of Family Medicine or the Comprehensive Health Screening Center undergo automated breast ultrasound examinations, and radiology specialists utilize AI to interpret the results with high precision.

The images obtained from the automated breast ultrasound are analyzed by AI, which identifies lesions based on a vast amount of data, and then a radiology specialist draws conclusions based on medical expertise. Patients receive their results through regular checkups. If symptoms of breast cancer are detected during the examination, they are promptly referred to breast surgery for further evaluation, including detailed breast ultrasound and biopsy, and connected to necessary treatments such as surgery.

Kwanghee Lee, Professor at the Department of Radiology at Samsung Changwon Hospital, stated, "This AI-powered 3D automated breast ultrasound regular screening program is a highly useful technology that enables radiology specialists to interpret results quickly and accurately. By detecting breast cancer early and ensuring rapid connection to appropriate treatment, it will make a significant contribution to breast health."

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