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AI-Powered Visual Prediction Tool for Breast Cancer Surgery Aesthetic Outcomes

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Imagine trying to pick a haircut without knowing how it will look on your specific face shape. This tool does that for breast cancer surgery, using AI to match a patient's body type with real photos of previous patients. It helps women see a realistic preview of their results before they decide on a procedure. This removes the guesswork and helps patients feel more confident about their choices.

By the numbers
2.3 million
New breast cancer cases per year worldwide
90%
Patients undergoing breast surgery with/without radiation
1/3
Patients reporting disappointment with aesthetic results
The business problem

What needed solving

Patients often struggle to visualize surgical outcomes, leading to a 33% disappointment rate in aesthetic results. This gap in communication causes psychological distress and costly revision surgeries.

The solution

What was built

A digital health APP integrated with the BreLo-AI algorithm and CANKADO cloud platform. It provides biometric image matching and multilingual educational resources in six languages.

Audience

Who needs this

Oncology surgical centersDigital health platform providersPlastic surgery clinicsPatient education content creators
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Digital Health
mid-size
Target: Medical Software Developer

If you are a medical software developer dealing with low patient engagement in surgical planning — this project developed the CINDERELLA APP that uses biometric matching to show realistic visual outcomes. This increases patient satisfaction and reduces the risk of psychological distress.

Healthcare Providers
enterprise
Target: Private Oncology Clinic

If you are a private oncology clinic dealing with high rates of revision surgeries due to aesthetic disappointment — this project developed an AI-based image matching tool that aligns patient expectations with reality. This can reduce the number of corrective procedures and improve quality of life.

Medical Devices
any
Target: Surgical Planning Tool Manufacturer

If you are a surgical planning tool manufacturer dealing with a lack of patient-centric decision tools — this project developed a cloud-based platform integrated with the BreLo-AI algorithm. This allows for evidence-based clinical decisions based on individual patient factors like age and body habitus.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or pricing model for the CINDERELLA APP?

Based on available project data, there is no specific pricing or cost model mentioned for the end-user or clinic.

Can this AI tool be scaled to other types of surgery?

Yes, the project objective states that the CINDERELLA APProach could serve as a model for other locoregional treatments where aesthetics affect quality of life.

Who owns the IP or licensing for the BreLo-AI algorithm?

Based on available project data, the IP owner is not specified, though the project is coordinated by Fundacao D. Anna de Sommer Champalimaud.

How does the tool integrate into existing hospital workflows?

The tool is integrated into CANKADO, a cloud-based healthcare platform, and is designed to be used on any electronic device.

What is the timeline for the clinical validation?

The project period runs from 2022-06-01 to 2026-11-30, with the first 36 months focused on APP development and the launch of the clinical trial.

Consortium

Who built it

The consortium is well-balanced for a clinical translation project, consisting of 11 partners across 5 countries. With a 27% industry ratio (3 companies), there is a clear path toward commercialization, while the 8 academic and research partners ensure scientific validity. The presence of an SME suggests a focus on agile development and market entry.

How to reach the team

Contact Fundacao D. Anna de Sommer Champalimaud in Portugal

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to explore licensing opportunities for the BreLo-AI algorithm.

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