Harnessing Deep Learning for Accurate Detection of Breast Cancer in Histopathological Imagery

Breast cancer, the most common cancer among women after skin cancer, significantly contributes to the rising mortality rate. Screening mammography is an effective method for detecting masses and abnormalities related to breast cancer. Digital mammograms are especially useful for early cancer detection in asymptomatic women and diagnosing cancer in women with symptoms such as lumps or nipple discharge, thereby reducing mortality and increasing survival rates. Clinicians often face time constraints that can lead to medical errors and incorrect diagnoses due to insufficient time to review patient history thoroughly.