Leveraging Artificial Neural Networks for Breast Cancer Detection and Prognosis
Aadya Goel, Pallavi Mishra, Rachna Bhatia · 2025
Breast cancer remains one of the leading causes of mortality among women worldwide, making early detection and accurate classification critical for improving patient out-comes. This study explores the application of Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) for breast cancer multiclass classification and prediction using the CBIS-DDSM: Breast Cancer Image Dataset. The model was trained to classify mammographic images into three categories: benign, malignant, and benign without callback, achieving an impressive accuracy of 99.6%. The choice of ANN was driven by its proven capability to model complex, nonlinear relationships within data, offering a significant improvement over traditional machine learning technique. Despite the challenges posed by the limited size and heterogeneity of the dataset, the ANN demonstrated robust performance, highlighting its potential for clinical applications. The high accuracy of the model underscores its value as a reliable tool for aiding radiologists in the early detection and prognosis of breast cancer, which could lead to more effective treatment planning and better patient outcomes. This study lays the foundation for integrating advanced AI technologies into clinical settings, offering promise for more precise, timely breast cancer diagnoses.