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The study showed the technology produced comparable results to the existing screening program, without compromising cancer detection rates.
At least one radiologist will continue to read every woman鈥檚 image to look for the early stages of breast cancer, with machine reading technology providing additional analysis.
The new technology will complement the expertise of radiologists.
The use of this new technology will have no impact on womens鈥� breast screening experience.
For women aged 50-74, a breast screen every two years is the best way to detect breast cancer early 鈥� before it can be seen or felt. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women are recommended to screen from age 40.
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鈥婹uotes attributable to Health Minister Ryan Park
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Quotes attributable to Chief Cancer Officer and Chief Executive Cancer Institute 黑料吃瓜网 Professor Tracey O鈥橞rien AM
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Quotes attributable to BreastScreen Clinical Director Dr Nalini Bhola
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