Building a Better Model: A Personalized Breast Cancer Risk Model Incorporating Breast Density to Stratify Risk and Improve Application of Resources

Abstract

Purpose: Development and validation of a personalized breast cancer risk assessment model that includes automated measurement of breast density. Scope: Assemble a cohort of women with known breast cancer risk factors and digital mammogram files for women diagnosed with breast cancer using existing data sources and match them to controls (Harvey/Knaus). Validate and refine automated breast density software (Yaffe/Harvey). Build and validate the initial comprehensive model (Knaus/Yaffe/Harvey). Major Findings: During this second year, we have recruited over 3200 women (622 cases). Breast density measurement has been evaluated for accuracy using a second test set showing very good correlation with 2D methods, for precision using repeated measures with excellent correlation, and variation between vendors. A survey instrument was developed, vetted using focus groups, and administered (nearing completion) to evaluate screening knowledge, practices, and willingness to change practice.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2015
Accession Number
AD1007706

Entities

People

  • Jennifer A Harvey
  • Martin Yaffe
  • Wendy Cohn

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Breast Cancer
  • Databases
  • Detectors
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Image Processing
  • Institutional Review Board
  • Measurement
  • Medical Personnel
  • Mobile Phones
  • Neoplasms
  • Physicians
  • Public Health
  • Risk Analysis
  • Risk Factors
  • Social Media

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Oncology and Biomarker-Based Cancer Detection.