15.05.2025 19:40
The Ministry of Health has achieved great success with the Artificial Intelligence-Supported National Screening Mammography Reporting System. Thanks to this system, over 1 million mammography images were analyzed in one year, achieving nearly 90% success in the early detection of cancer.
The Ministry of Health reported that over one million images have been examined with the "Artificial Intelligence Supported National Screening Mammography Reporting System" and that nearly 90% success has been achieved in the early diagnosis of cancer.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IS USED IN CANCER SCREENINGS
In a statement from the Ministry of Health, it was noted that the initial studies for the National Screening Mammography Reporting System began in 2016, and by 2024, the use of artificial intelligence in these studies was implemented. It was stated that approximately 1 million mammography images have been evaluated by the algorithm following the use of artificial intelligence, and the following statements were included:
"NEARLY 90% EARLY DIAGNOSIS"
"As a result of the evaluation, suspicious findings were prioritized with an accuracy rate of nearly 90%. The Artificial Intelligence Supported National Screening Mammography Reporting System analyzed over 1 million mammography images in the past year. The artificial intelligence algorithm diagnosed cancer in the early stage with a success rate of nearly 90%. With the evaluation of radiology specialists, suspicious cases were referred to the relevant physicians through the Central Physician Appointment System (MHRS). Thus, early access to treatment for patients was ensured."
SUSPICIOUS FINDINGS ARE AUTOMATICALLY REFERRED TO MHRS
The statement noted that the screening mammograms taken at Cancer Early Diagnosis, Screening and Education Centers (KETEM) and Healthy Life Centers (SHM) are reported through the National Screening Mammography Reporting System using teleradiology methods. It was recorded that individuals who had suspicious findings in the screening results were automatically referred to the Central Physician Appointment System (MHRS) through the system, and appointments for general surgery were created for these individuals to start treatment as soon as possible.
In the statement, it was mentioned that the first results regarding the success of the artificial intelligence-supported project have started to be obtained, ensuring that the disease is treated before it progresses and improving the quality of life of patients. It was expressed that individuals diagnosed with the disease in the early stage require fewer surgical interventions, thus reducing the economic and psychological burden on patients, and also significantly decreasing treatment costs.
The statement also included information that free breast cancer screenings are conducted every two years for women aged 40-69 at KETEM and SHM.