Your annual screening mammogram has one job: to find breast cancer if it’s present so you can start treatment as early as possible, thereby giving you a better chance of survival. You want results you can trust, so accuracy means everything. That’s why Windsong Radiology now uses a new tool powered by artificial intelligence (AI) to help our board-certified, subspecialized radiologists detect breast cancer even more precisely. This tool, the ProFound Breast Health Suite by iCAD, Inc., uses AI to supplement the skills and expertise of Windsong radiologists.
Part of US Radiology Specialists, whose partner companies serve patients in 13 states, Windsong is proud to continue our tradition of innovation by leading the organization’s adoption of this new technology. With ProFound AI, Windsong radiologists can detect breast cancers faster, earlier, and more accurately.
What Is the ProFound Breast Health Suite?
The ProFound Breast Health Suite consists of three AI-powered solutions that support our radiologists as they review patients’ 3D digital mammogram images for potential cancers:
- ProFound Detection improves radiologists’ sensitivity — their ability to find breast cancer — by 8%.
- ProFound Density analyzes patients’ breast density to provide insight into their breast cancer risk.
With the ProFound Breast Health Suite, you won’t notice any changes in how we perform your annual screening mammogram. The difference occurs when our radiologists use the AI-powered solutions to help analyze your images so they can produce the most accurate reports possible. Let’s explore some of the benefits of this technology.
Improved Accuracy
Finding breast cancer early gives you an advantage by opening the door to less invasive treatment and an improved chance of survival. In short, early detection is the reason you get a mammogram every year. The ProFound Breast Health Suite increases radiologists’ chances of finding breast cancer early by providing 6% more accuracy in results compared with not using AI.
Fewer Recalls
If the radiologist spots an abnormality in your mammogram, you may have to return for additional imaging, which can spark anxiety. The ProFound Breast Health Suite helps give patients more peace of mind through fewer recalls. This technology reduces unnecessary recalls by 7%.
More Personalized Care
Health care is becoming more and more personalized, and breast cancer screening is no exception. Thanks to the ProFound Breast Health Suite’s ProFound Density solution, your radiologist and medical provider can gain a deeper understanding of how your breast density may affect your risk of developing cancer. Empowered with this knowledge, they can recommend additional imaging tests or a screening schedule that makes the most sense for you.
