We are proud to share a new scientific publication from the ARTILLERY project, recently published in Acta Oncologica. This international study explored an important question: Do breast cancer patients want to know their risk of developing other health problems in the future?
What did the study look at?
The study included 349 patients from 6 European countries. Patients were asked whether they would be interested in receiving information about their future risk of developing certain chronic diseases, based on artificial intelligence (AI) analysis of CT scans that are already taken during cancer care.
What did patients say?
The results were very clear:
More than 85% of patients said YES – they would like to know their future health risks.
This included risks for:
• cardiovascular disease
• osteoporosis
• chronic lung disease (COPD)
• changes in body composition (such as weight gain)
Why is this important?
After breast cancer treatment, many women live long lives. However, some may develop other health conditions later on, partly as a result of treatment.
This study shows that patients:
• want to be informed about these risks
• are open to using AI in their care
• are interested in prevention and long-term health
In other words: patients don’t only want to survive cancer – they want to live well after it.
What does this mean for ARTILLERY?
These results are very important for the ARTILLERY project.
They show that patients support the idea of using existing CT scans to better understand their future health risks – without needing additional tests.
This helps ensure that the tools we are developing are aligned with what patients actually want and need.
What happens next?
The ARTILLERY project will continue developing and testing AI models that aim to:
• identify health risks earlier
• support personalised follow-up care
• improve quality of life after cancer
Read the full publication
The full scientific article is available open access here:
Attitudes toward AI-generated risk prediction in patients with early breast cancer: an international multicenter survey
