Artificial Intelligence in Breast Cancer Screening and Diagnosis

Cancer is a disease that continues to plague our modern society. Among all types of cancer, breast cancer is now the most common type of cancer occurring in women worldwide. Various factors, including genetics, lifestyle, and the environment, have contributed to the rise in the prevalence of breast cancer among women of all socioeconomic strata. Therefore, proper screening for early diagnosis and treatment becomes a major factor when fighting the disease. Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to revolutionize various spheres of our lives with its numerous applications. Using AI in the existing screening process makes obtaining results even easier and more convenient. Faster, more accurate results are some of the benefits of AI methods in breast cancer screening. Nonetheless, there are many challenges in the process of the integration of AI that needs to be addressed systematically. The following is a review of the application of AI in breast cancer screening.