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AI Precision: Breast Cancer Radiation Revolutionized
15 Oct
Summary
- AI helps radiation precisely target breast cancer removal sites.
- New treatment spares healthy breast tissue, reducing side effects.
- Patient received treatment in five days and is now cancer-free.
A groundbreaking advancement in breast cancer treatment is now available on Long Island, utilizing artificial intelligence to enhance radiation therapy precision. This innovative AI-assisted adaptive radiation therapy precisely targets only the area where cancer was removed after lumpectomy, significantly sparing surrounding healthy breast tissue.
Dr. Fleur Gallant, a radiation oncologist at Northwell Health, explained that the AI recalculates the radiation plan in real-time, adapting it to the patient's anatomy on the treatment table, much like a GPS recalculates a route. This approach minimizes radiation exposure to healthy tissue, leading to reduced scarring and improved cosmetic results.
Natalie Calderon, a 49-year-old accountant, was among the first Long Island patients to undergo this high-tech treatment. After a vivid dream prompted her to get checked, she was diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer. She found the treatment minimally disruptive, being sidelined for only five days, and is now cancer-free. Calderon encourages other women to be proactive with their health, noting that cancer treatment is evolving and not to be fearful.
