University of Calgary software detects cancer before tumour forms

Researchers at the University of Calgary have developed a software program they say can detect early signs of breast cancer, months before the formation of a tumour.

The program was designed by engineers with the university’s Schulich School of Engineering, in partnership with radiologist Dr. Leo Desautels.

The team looked at 106 mammogram images, all taken from women who were eventually diagnosed with breast cancer but were given a clean bill of health after their initial screening.

Using their newly developed software program to examine the mammograms again, the team was able to identify suspicious areas that were missed the first time — on average, 15 months before lumps or other signs of cancer were clinically diagnosed.

By Amanda Stephenson, Calgary Herald

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