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AI-Based Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Tool Enters Clinical Validation Study — Implications for Australian Genetic Screening Pathways

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20 May 2026

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The STAR-BREAST study is validating an AI-powered tool that uses WhatsApp to collect family history and predict breast cancer genetic risk. This Brazilian research could transform genetic screening accessibility and efficiency globally.

Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov

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